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Jambo Family History

Jambo 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: Jambor, Zambo, Rambo, Lambo, James, Lamb, Jamar, Carbo, Barbo, Jacko

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Where is the Jambo family from?

You can see how Jambo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jambo family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Jambo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Jambo families living in British Columbia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Jambo's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Jambo families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jambo 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 Jambo ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Jambo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 283 census records available for the last name Jambo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jambo 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Jambo. 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 120 military records available for the last name Jambo. For the veterans among your Jambo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jambo lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1995, in the United States, Jambo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Jambo in 1966 was 70, and 88 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jambo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jambo 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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