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Gambrill Family History

Gambrill Surname Meaning

English (Kent): variant of Gambrell.

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


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Where is the Gambrill family from?

You can see how Gambrill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gambrill family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gambrill families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 208 Gambrill families living in Kent. This was about 70% of all the recorded Gambrill's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Gambrill families in 1891.
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What did your Gambrill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gambrill. 18% of Gambrill men worked as a Builders Labourer and 82% of Gambrill women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gambrill were Farmer Heavy Worker and Domestic Servant.

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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

  • Builders Labourer
    18%
  • Licensed Victualler
    18%
  • Incapacitated
    18%
  • Farmer Heavy Worker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Domestic Service
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Gambrill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gambrill 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 938 immigration records available for the last name Gambrill. 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 Gambrill. For the veterans among your Gambrill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gambrill lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Gambrill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Gambrill in 1958 was 50, and 75 in 2004.

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