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Gambrall Family History

Gambrall 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: Gambrell, Gambrill, Gambale, Gambill, Gambrel, Gambell, Gabriel

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Where is the Gambrall family from?

You can see how Gambrall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gambrall family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gambrall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Gambrall family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Gambrall's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Gambrall families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gambrall 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 Gambrall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gambrall. 34% of Gambrall men worked as a Truck Driver and 50% of Gambrall women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gambrall were Laborer and Cook. .

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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

  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Fireman
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Cook
    50%
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What Gambrall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 293 census records available for the last name Gambrall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gambrall 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Gambrall. 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 66 military records available for the last name Gambrall. For the veterans among your Gambrall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gambrall lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Gambrall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gambrall in 1964 was 35, and 91 in 2004.

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