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Camblie Family History

Camblie 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: Camblin, Cable, Cambio, Amble, Camplin, Gamble, Cambre, Camille

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Where is the Camblie family from?

You can see how Camblie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Camblie family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Camblie families were found in Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Camblie family living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Camblie's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Camblie families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Camblie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Camblie 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Camblie. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Camblie. For the veterans among your Camblie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Camblie lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Camblie 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 Camblie

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