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Cambia Family History

Cambia 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: Cambra, Cambio, Camba, Cambria, Caccia, Campi, Campa, Camara, Namba

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Where is the Cambia family from?

You can see how Cambia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cambia family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Cambia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Cambia families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Cambia's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Cambia families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cambia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cambia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cambia. 34% of Cambia men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Barker
    34%
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Census Records

There are 229 census records available for the last name Cambia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cambia 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Cambia. 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 17 military records available for the last name Cambia. For the veterans among your Cambia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cambia lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2000, in the United States, Cambia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Cambia in 1978 was 55, and 90 in 2000.

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