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Gambin Family History

Gambin 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: Gambino, Gamlin, Garbin, Gamblin, Gambini, Rambin, Gavin, Sabin, Amin

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Where is the Gambin family from?

You can see how Gambin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gambin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gambin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Gambin families living in Florida. This was about 44% of all the recorded Gambin's in USA. Florida and 1 other state had the highest population of Gambin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gambin 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 Gambin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gambin. 100% of Gambin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Gambin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 946 census records available for the last name Gambin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gambin 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 310 immigration records available for the last name Gambin. 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 93 military records available for the last name Gambin. For the veterans among your Gambin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gambin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gambin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Gambin in 1963 was 69, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gambin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gambin 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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