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Gambil Family History

Gambil 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: Gambel, Gambill, Gabel, Gimbel, Gaebel, Gambale, Gamel, Cambio

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Where is the Gambil family from?

You can see how Gambil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gambil family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Gambil families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Gambil family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Gambil's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gambil families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gambil surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gambil ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machine Operator and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gambil. 34% of Gambil men worked as a Machine Operator and 100% of Gambil women worked as a Maid. .

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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

  • Machine Operator
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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What Gambil family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 354 census records available for the last name Gambil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gambil 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Gambil. 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 28 military records available for the last name Gambil. For the veterans among your Gambil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gambil lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Gambil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gambil in 1969 was 82, and 59 in 1999.

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