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Ambia Family History

Ambia Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Amin, Albin, Alba, Amaya, Amber, Aubin, Subia, Amir, Cambra, Zubia

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Where is the Ambia family from?

You can see how Ambia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ambia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ambia family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Ambia's in USA. California had the highest population of Ambia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ambia 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 Ambia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ambia. 100% of Ambia men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

What Ambia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Ambia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ambia 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Ambia. 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 1 military records available for the last name Ambia. For the veterans among your Ambia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ambia lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1997, in the United States, Ambia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Ambia in 1968 was 87, and 49 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ambia 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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