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Cambis Family History

Cambis 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: Cambio, Cambra, Campi, Cassis, Camps, Combes, Ambs, Camba, Carris

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Where is the Cambis family from?

You can see how Cambis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cambis family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Cambis families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1880 there was 1 Cambis family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Cambis's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Cambis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cambis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cambis ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Cambis ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 191 census records available for the last name Cambis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cambis 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Cambis. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 25 military records available for the last name Cambis. For the veterans among your Cambis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cambis lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Cambis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Cambis in 1974 was 41, and 79 in 2004.

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