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Shambo Family History

Shambo Surname Meaning

Shortened and altered form of French Archambault. This surname is also found among Native Americans (Gros Ventre-Assiniboine) in MT.

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


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Where is the Shambo family from?

You can see how Shambo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shambo family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Shambo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Shambo family living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Shambo's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Shambo families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shambo 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 Shambo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shambo. 44% of Shambo men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Shambo women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shambo were Truck Driver and Housekeeper.

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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
    44%
  • Farmer Amp Jobber
    19%
  • Caretaker
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Shambo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shambo 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Shambo. 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 330 military records available for the last name Shambo. For the veterans among your Shambo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shambo lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Shambo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Shambo in 1962 was 49, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shambo 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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