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Mampbell Family History

Mampbell 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: Campbell, Mccampbell, Gambell, Cambell, Sampsell, Mansell, Maxwell

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Where is the Mampbell family from?

You can see how Mampbell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mampbell family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1911. The most Mampbell families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1861 there was 1 Mampbell family living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Mampbell's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Mampbell families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mampbell 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 14 census records available for the last name Mampbell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mampbell 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Mampbell. 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 military records available for the last name Mampbell. For the veterans among your Mampbell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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