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Gimbal Family History

Gimbal Name 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: Gimbel, Giebel, Gambale, Iqbal, Gumbel, Gima, Kimball, Gambel, Gimpel

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Where is the Gimbal family from?

You can see how Gimbal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gimbal family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gimbal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Gimbal families living in California. This was about 75% of all the recorded Gimbal's in USA. California had the highest population of Gimbal families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gimbal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gimbal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gimbal. 100% of Gimbal men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 285 census records available for the last name Gimbal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gimbal 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Gimbal. 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 40 military records available for the last name Gimbal. For the veterans among your Gimbal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gimbal lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1996, in the United States, Gimbal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gimbal in 1964 was 66, and 80 in 1996.

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