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Gambee Family History

Gambee Surname Meaning

English: variant of Gamby.

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


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Where is the Gambee family from?

You can see how Gambee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gambee family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gambee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Gambee families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gambee's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gambee families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gambee 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 Gambee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Toy Maker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gambee. 24% of Gambee men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Gambee women worked as a Toy Maker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gambee were Medical Doctor and Housewife.

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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
    24%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Farm Operator
    16%
  • Medical Doctor
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Toy Maker
    34%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Practical Nurse
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%

What Gambee family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gambee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gambee 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Gambee. 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 344 military records available for the last name Gambee. For the veterans among your Gambee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gambee lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gambee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Gambee in 1963 was 80, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gambee

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gambee 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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