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Jamber Family History

Jamber 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: Kamber, Amber, Jaber, Bamber, Jambor, Gamber, Camber, James, Lambert

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Where is the Jamber family from?

You can see how Jamber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jamber family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jamber families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Jamber families living in Wisconsin. This was about 67% of all the recorded Jamber's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Jamber families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jamber surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Jamber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jamber 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Jamber. 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 30 military records available for the last name Jamber. For the veterans among your Jamber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jamber lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Jamber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Jamber in 1969 was 81, and 65 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jamber 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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