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Gambler Family History

Gambler Surname Meaning

Native American (Navajo): translation into English (and shortening) of a personal name such as Adika'í Yázhí (in English Little Gambler) based on the Navajo word adika'í ‘gambler cardplayer’.

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Americanized form of an unidentified German surname most probably Kemler.

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


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Where is the Gambler family from?

You can see how Gambler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gambler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gambler families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 11 Gambler families living in Manitoba. This was about 44% of all the recorded Gambler's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Gambler families in 1911.
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What did your Gambler ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Hunter was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gambler. 100% of Gambler men worked as a Hunter.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Hunter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Gambler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gambler 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Gambler. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gambler. For the veterans among your Gambler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gambler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Gambler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Gambler in 1963 was 71, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gambler 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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