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Cambies Family History

Cambies Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Cambio, Combes, Cambre, Callies, Lambie, Cumbie, Gambles, Camber

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Where is the Cambies family from?

You can see how Cambies families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cambies family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cambies families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Cambies families living in New York. This was about 92% of all the recorded Cambies's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cambies families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cambies surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Cambies. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cambies 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Cambies. 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 6 military records available for the last name Cambies. For the veterans among your Cambies ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cambies lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cambies 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cambies

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