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Cambers Family History

Cambers Surname Meaning

variant of Camber (see Comber) with post-medieval excrescent -s.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Cambers family from?

You can see how Cambers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cambers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cambers families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 82 Cambers families living in Bedfordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cambers's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire had the highest population of Cambers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cambers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Cambers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cambers. 40% of Cambers men worked as a Bricklayer and 66% of Cambers women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cambers were Farmworker and Unpaid Household 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

  • Bricklayer
    40%
  • Agricultural Labourer
    40%
  • Farmworker
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    66%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Domestic Servant
    7%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    5%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Cambers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cambers census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 217 immigration records available for the last name Cambers. 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 304 military records available for the last name Cambers. For the veterans among your Cambers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cambers lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Cambers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Cambers in 1962 was 69, and 74 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cambers ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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