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Kambly Family History

Kambly 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: Hambly, Kemble, Kamel, Kamber, Kamal, Kimble, Hamby, Karoly, Amble

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Where is the Kambly family from?

You can see how Kambly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kambly family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kambly families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Kambly's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kambly families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kambly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Kambly family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Kambly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kambly 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Kambly. 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 29 military records available for the last name Kambly. For the veterans among your Kambly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kambly lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Kambly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kambly in 1967 was 86, and 87 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kambly 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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