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Camber Family History

Camber Surname Meaning

English (Kent): variant of Comer. In some cases possibly an American shortened and altered form of Greek Kamberis from kamberis ‘devoted servant’.

This word has a Turkish origin, indicating a rich cultural exchange.

Additionally, it may represent an Americanized form of a Croatian, Serbian, or Bosniak cognate Kamber.

These variations highlight the influences of different languages and cultures on the English language.

Understanding such origins can provide deeper insights into linguistic developments and historical interactions.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Camber family from?

You can see how Camber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Camber family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Camber families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 48 Camber families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Camber's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Camber families in 1891.
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What did your Camber ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Camber. 100% of Camber men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Camber women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 714 immigration records available for the last name Camber. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 598 military records available for the last name Camber. For the veterans among your Camber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Camber lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Camber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Camber in 1954 was 36, and 75 in 2004.

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