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Jambon Family History

Jambon 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, Zambon, Samson, Jason, Damon, Jablon, Ramson, Cambron, Ammon

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Where is the Jambon family from?

You can see how Jambon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jambon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jambon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Jambon families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Jambon's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Jambon families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jambon 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 Jambon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fisherman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jambon. 50% of Jambon men worked as a Fisherman.

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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

  • Fisherman
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Jambon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 551 census records available for the last name Jambon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jambon 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Jambon. 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 90 military records available for the last name Jambon. For the veterans among your Jambon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jambon lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Jambon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Jambon in 1963 was 59, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jambon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jambon 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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