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Ambeau Family History

Ambeau Surname Meaning

French: from the ancient Germanic personal name Amalbald composed of the elements amal ‘capable brave eager’ and bald ‘bold’.

This surname is rare in France.

Altered form of French Imbeau.

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


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Where is the Ambeau family from?

You can see how Ambeau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ambeau family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ambeau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Ambeau families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Ambeau's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Ambeau families in 1891.
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What did your Ambeau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ambeau. 59% of Ambeau men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    59%
  • Pressman
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%

What Ambeau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 885 census records available for the last name Ambeau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ambeau 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 232 immigration records available for the last name Ambeau. 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 198 military records available for the last name Ambeau. For the veterans among your Ambeau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ambeau lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Ambeau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Ambeau in 1964 was 66, and 57 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ambeau 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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