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Jambers Family History

Jambers Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Ambers, Lambers, James, Lambert, Kamber, Chambers, Amberg, Amber

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Where is the Jambers family from?

You can see how Jambers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jambers family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jambers family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Jambers's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Jambers families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jambers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Jambers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Rancher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jambers. 100% of Jambers men worked as a Rancher.

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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

  • Rancher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Jambers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jambers 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Jambers. 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 9 military records available for the last name Jambers. For the veterans among your Jambers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jambers lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Jambers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Jambers in 1967 was 82, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jambers 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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