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Cambpell Family History

Cambpell 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: Cambell, Campbell, Gambrell, Capell, Cabell, Cappell, Gambell, Camel

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Where is the Cambpell family from?

You can see how Cambpell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cambpell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cambpell families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1840 there were 2 Cambpell families living in Tennessee. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cambpell's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Cambpell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cambpell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Cambpell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cambpell. 37% of Cambpell men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Cambpell women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cambpell were Salesman and Housewife. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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What Cambpell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cambpell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cambpell 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 215 immigration records available for the last name Cambpell. 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 198 military records available for the last name Cambpell. For the veterans among your Cambpell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cambpell lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Cambpell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Cambpell in 1975 was 58, and 53 in 2001.

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