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Cambley Family History

Cambley 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: Chambley, Hambley, Cable, Caley, Rumbley, Ambler, Carley, Hambly

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Where is the Cambley family from?

You can see how Cambley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cambley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Cambley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Cambley families living in Monmouthshire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Cambley's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Cambley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 259 census records available for the last name Cambley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cambley 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Cambley. 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 11 military records available for the last name Cambley. For the veterans among your Cambley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cambley lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1999, in the United States, Cambley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Cambley in 1982 was 69, and 65 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cambley 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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