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Gamblen Family History

Gamblen Surname Meaning

see Gamblin.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Gamblen family from?

You can see how Gamblen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gamblen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gamblen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 30 Gamblen families living in Hampshire. This was about 64% of all the recorded Gamblen's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Gamblen families in 1891.
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What did your Gamblen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gamblen. 100% of Gamblen men worked as a Builders Labourer and 88% of Gamblen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Incapacitated
    6%
  • Housewife
    6%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gamblen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gamblen 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Gamblen. 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 435 military records available for the last name Gamblen. For the veterans among your Gamblen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gamblen lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gamblen

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