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Gambaro Family History

Gambaro Surname Meaning

Italian: habitational name from a place in Piacenza called Gambaro from a personal name of ancient Germanic origin.

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


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Where is the Gambaro family from?

You can see how Gambaro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gambaro family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gambaro families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Gambaro families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Gambaro's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gambaro families in 1891.
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What did your Gambaro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gambaro. 47% of Gambaro men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Gambaro women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gambaro were Tailor 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Garbage Colector
    16%
  • Tailor
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Gambaro family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 862 census records available for the last name Gambaro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gambaro 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 603 immigration records available for the last name Gambaro. 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 183 military records available for the last name Gambaro. For the veterans among your Gambaro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gambaro lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Gambaro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Gambaro in 1960 was 63, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gambaro

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gambaro 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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