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Archambault Name Meaning

French: from an Old French personal name derived from ancient Germanic Ercanbald composed of the elements ercan ‘precious excellent’ + bald ‘bold daring’. Compare Archambeau Archambeault Archambo and Shambo .

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


Similar surnames: Archibald, Armbrust, Thibault, Archambeault, Chenault, Arsenault

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Where is the Archambault family from?

You can see how Archambault families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Archambault family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Archambault families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2,241 Archambault families living in Quebec. This was about 92% of all the recorded Archambault's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Archambault families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Archambault surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Archambault ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Couturire were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Archambault. 24% of Archambault men worked as a Cultivateur and 10% of Archambault women worked as a Couturire. Some less common occupations for Americans named Archambault were Tudiant and Commis. .

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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

  • Cultivateur
    24%
  • Journalier
    10%
  • Commis
    4%
  • Tudiant
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Couturire
    10%
  • Stenographer
    9%
  • Institutrice
    9%
  • Commis
    8%
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Census Records

There are 41,000 census records available for the last name Archambault. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Archambault 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Archambault. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Archambault. For the veterans among your Archambault ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Archambault lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Archambault life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Archambault in 1943 was 26, and 77 in 2004.

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