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Chambon Family History

Chambon Surname Meaning

French: habitational name from any of several places called Chambon named with a derivative of Gaulish cambo ‘(river) bend’.

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


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Where is the Chambon family from?

You can see how Chambon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chambon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chambon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Chambon families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 12% of all the recorded Chambon's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Chambon families in 1891.
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What did your Chambon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chambon. 29% of Chambon men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Chambon women worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Proprietor
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Chambon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Chambon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chambon 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 899 immigration records available for the last name Chambon. 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 246 military records available for the last name Chambon. For the veterans among your Chambon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chambon lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Chambon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Chambon in 1948 was 48, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chambon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chambon 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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