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Cambria Family History

Cambria Surname Meaning

Italian (Sicily): habitational name from a place in Sicily called Cambria probably of Arabic origin.

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


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Where is the Cambria family from?

You can see how Cambria families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cambria family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Cambria families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Cambria families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Cambria's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Cambria families in 1911.
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What did your Cambria ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cambria. 21% of Cambria men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Cambria women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cambria were Salesman and Secretary.

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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
    21%
  • Barber
    16%
  • Shoemaker
    9%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    12%
  • Dressmaker
    12%
  • Stitcher
    9%
  • Secretary
    9%

What Cambria family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Cambria. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cambria 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Cambria. 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 663 military records available for the last name Cambria. For the veterans among your Cambria ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cambria lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Cambria life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Cambria in 1957 was 54, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cambria

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cambria 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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