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Cambio Family History

Cambio Surname Meaning

Italian (Sicily): from a short form of the personal name Buoncambio a compound of buono ‘good’ + cambio ‘change’ (from Latin cambiare);

this was an omen or well-wishing name often bestowed on a child born soon after the death of a sibling.

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


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Where is the Cambio family from?

You can see how Cambio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cambio family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Cambio families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 22 Cambio families living in Rhode Island. This was about 49% of all the recorded Cambio's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Cambio families in 1920.
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What did your Cambio ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cambio. 30% of Cambio men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Cambio women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cambio were New Worker and Twister.

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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
    30%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Tailor
    18%
  • New Worker
    18%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Dressmaker
    23%
  • New Worker
    23%
  • Twister
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cambio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cambio 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 402 immigration records available for the last name Cambio. 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 205 military records available for the last name Cambio. For the veterans among your Cambio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cambio lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Cambio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Cambio in 1944 was 36, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cambio 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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