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Cambell Family History

Cambell Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Campbell.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Cambell family from?

You can see how Cambell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cambell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cambell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 322 Cambell families living in Ontario. This was about 48% of all the recorded Cambell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Cambell families in 1911.
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What did your Cambell ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Student were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Cambell. 51% of Cambell men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Cambell women worked as a Student. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cambell were Laborer and Clerk.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    51%
  • Labourer
    10%
  • Farmers Son
    5%
  • Laborer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Student
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Clerk
    11%

What Cambell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 61,000 census records available for the last name Cambell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cambell 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Cambell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4,000 military records available for the last name Cambell. For the veterans among your Cambell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cambell lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Cambell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Cambell in 1961 was 58, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cambell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cambell ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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