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Cambe Family History

Cambe 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: Combe, Camba, Camby, Cambre, Lambe, Campe, Cabe, Camber, Cane, Carne

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Where is the Cambe family from?

You can see how Cambe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cambe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Cambe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 4 Cambe families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Cambe's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Cambe families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cambe 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 Cambe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cambe. 34% of Cambe men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Cambe women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Operator
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Electrician
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Cambe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 630 census records available for the last name Cambe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cambe 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 232 immigration records available for the last name Cambe. 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 93 military records available for the last name Cambe. For the veterans among your Cambe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cambe lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2003, in the United States, Cambe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Cambe in 1945 was 45, and 35 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cambe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cambe 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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