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Gambs Family History

Gambs Surname 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: Ambs, Gamba, Games, Gumbs, Gamby, James, Gates, Amos, Lamb, Damas

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Where is the Gambs family from?

You can see how Gambs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gambs family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gambs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Gambs families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gambs's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Gambs families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gambs 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 Gambs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gambs. 28% of Gambs men worked as a Truck Driver and 60% of Gambs women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gambs were New Worker and Winder.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    28%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Salesman
    28%
  • New Worker
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Winder
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gambs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gambs 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 217 immigration records available for the last name Gambs. 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 381 military records available for the last name Gambs. For the veterans among your Gambs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gambs lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gambs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gambs in 1963 was 70, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gambs 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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