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Archambault Family History

Archambault Surname Meaning

French: from an Old French personal name derived from ancient Germanic Ercanbald composed of the elements ercan ‘precious excellent’ + bald ‘bold daring’.

Compare Archambeau Archambeault Archambo and Shambo.

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


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Where is the Archambault family from?

You can see how Archambault families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Archambault family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Archambault families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Archambault families living in Bedfordshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Archambault's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire had the highest population of Archambault families in 1891.
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What did your Archambault ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Archambault. 15% of Archambault men worked as a Laborer and 9% of Archambault women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Archambault were Farmer and Seamstress.

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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
    15%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Farmer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Seamstress
    7%

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Census Records

There are 41,000 census records available for the last name Archambault. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Archambault 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Archambault. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4,000 military records available for the last name Archambault. For the veterans among your Archambault ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Archambault lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Archambault life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Archambault in 1943 was 26, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Archambault 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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