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Jambor Name Meaning

Hungarian (Jámbor): from jámbor ‘godly modest well-disposed’ hence a nickname for a humble and friendly person. Slovak (also Jámbor) Czech Croatian and Slovenian: nickname of Hungarian origin (see above). In Czech it acquired the meaning ‘young single gipsy’. This surname is very rare in Slovenia.

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


Similar surnames: Javor, Yambor, Bamber, Hammer, Gamber, Jarboe, Zambo, Gabor, Amor

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Where is the Jambor family from?

You can see how Jambor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jambor family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Jambor families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Jambor families living in Kent. This was about 75% of all the recorded Jambor's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Jambor families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jambor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jambor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jambor. 25% of Jambor men worked as a Laborer and 31% of Jambor women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jambor were Truck Driver and Housework. .

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Machinist
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    31%
  • Maid
    24%
  • House Maid
    16%
  • Housework
    16%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jambor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jambor 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 852 immigration records available for the last name Jambor. 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 603 military records available for the last name Jambor. For the veterans among your Jambor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jambor lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Jambor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Jambor in 1959 was 56, and 69 in 2004.

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