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Ampbell Family History

Ampbell 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: Campbell, Asbell, Aspell, Appell, Amell, Gambell, Cambell, Sampsell

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Where is the Ampbell family from?

You can see how Ampbell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ampbell family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Ampbell families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 2 Ampbell families living in Argyll. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ampbell's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Ampbell families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ampbell 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 Ampbell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ampbell. 60% of Ampbell men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ampbell women worked as a Maid.

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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
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Ampbell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Ampbell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ampbell 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Ampbell. 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 52 military records available for the last name Ampbell. For the veterans among your Ampbell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ampbell lifespan?

Average Ampbell life expectancy in 1971 was 95 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ampbell 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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