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Gambey Family History

Gambey 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: Gambel, Gamber, Gamby, Gambee, Gabel, Galley, Kamber, Gaber, Garber

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Where is the Gambey family from?

You can see how Gambey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gambey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Gambey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Gambey families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gambey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gambey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gambey 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 111 census records available for the last name Gambey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gambey 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Gambey. 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 Gambey. For the veterans among your Gambey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gambey lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1976, in the United States, Gambey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Gambey in 1972 was 88, and 81 in 1976.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gambey 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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