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Origins of the Camber surname

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About the Cambers

We have a total number of 1112 records for people with the last name Camber.

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Where do most Cambers live?

In 1921, most Cambers lived in South East.


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Interesting facts about Cambers

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 846 records for the Camber surname. The oldest one dates back to 1840.

Who were Cambers most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Cambers.

What are the most common Camber first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Camber family members

Common jobs for Cambers

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Cambers in 1921
Servant

6

Nurse

4

Dress Maker

3

Dressmaker

3

General Servant

3

Common Male occupations for Cambers in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

17

Gardener

7

Postman

7

Farm Labourer

6

Carpenter

5

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