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Gamblin Family History

Gamblin Surname Meaning

English (Hampshire): from a pet form of the personal name Gamel (see Gammell) with intrusive b.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gamblin family from?

You can see how Gamblin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gamblin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gamblin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 178 Gamblin families living in Hampshire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Gamblin's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Gamblin families in 1891.
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What did your Gamblin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gamblin. 20% of Gamblin men worked as a General Labourer and 86% of Gamblin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gamblin were Bricklayer and Dressmaker.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    20%
  • Builders Labourer
    15%
  • Market Gardener
    15%
  • Bricklayer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Dressmaker
    2%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Gamblin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gamblin 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 729 immigration records available for the last name Gamblin. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Gamblin. For the veterans among your Gamblin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gamblin lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Gamblin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Gamblin in 1945 was 43, and 69 in 2004.

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