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Rambeau Name Meaning

French: variant of Rambaud . Altered form of Swedish Rambo .

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


Similar surnames: Rembert, Raba, Ramesh, Barbeau, Ramberg, Rabel, Compeau, Camba

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Where is the Rambeau family from?

You can see how Rambeau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rambeau family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rambeau families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Rambeau family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rambeau's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Rambeau families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rambeau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rambeau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rambeau. 27% of Rambeau men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rambeau women worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Labor
    7%
  • Owner
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rambeau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rambeau 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 217 immigration records available for the last name Rambeau. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 541 military records available for the last name Rambeau. For the veterans among your Rambeau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rambeau lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Rambeau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Rambeau in 1955 was 46, and 67 in 2004.

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