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Archambeau Family History

Archambeau Name Meaning

French: variant of Archambault and in North America an altered form of this.

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


Similar surnames: Archambeault, Archambo, Dechambeau, Campeau, Archibeque, Marceau

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Where is the Archambeau family from?

You can see how Archambeau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Archambeau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Archambeau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 28 Archambeau families living in Indiana. This was about 20% of all the recorded Archambeau's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Archambeau families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Archambeau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Archambeau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Archambeau. 48% of Archambeau men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Archambeau women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Archambeau were Truck Driver and Nursing. .

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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
    48%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    27%
  • Teacher
    22%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Nursing
    11%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Archambeau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Archambeau 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 411 immigration records available for the last name Archambeau. 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 745 military records available for the last name Archambeau. For the veterans among your Archambeau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Archambeau lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Archambeau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Archambeau in 1942 was 39, and 70 in 2004.

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