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Cambier Family History

Cambier Name Meaning

French (mainly Nord): occupational name for a brewer Old French cambier.

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


Similar surnames: Camber, Kamber, Carrier, Amber, Callier, Ambler, Dampier, Camper

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Where is the Cambier family from?

You can see how Cambier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cambier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Cambier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 32 Cambier families living in New York. This was about 82% of all the recorded Cambier's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cambier families in 1880.
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What did your Cambier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cambier. 50% of Cambier men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Cambier women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cambier were Clerk and Factory. .

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Accountant
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Factory
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cambier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cambier 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 497 immigration records available for the last name Cambier. 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 118 military records available for the last name Cambier. For the veterans among your Cambier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cambier lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Cambier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Cambier in 1962 was 65, and 81 in 2003.

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