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Gambriell Family History

Gambriell 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, Gabriel, Gambill, Gabrielli, Gabriele, Gambrel

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Where is the Gambriell family from?

You can see how Gambriell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gambriell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Gambriell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 2 Gambriell families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Gambriell's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gambriell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gambriell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gambriell ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Gambriell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gambriell 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Gambriell. 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 6 military records available for the last name Gambriell. For the veterans among your Gambriell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gambriell lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Gambriell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gambriell in 1971 was 97, and 92 in 1999.

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