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Ambos Family History

Ambos Surname Meaning

German: metonymic occupational name for a smith from Middle High German ambōz ‘anvil’.

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


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Where is the Ambos family from?

You can see how Ambos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ambos family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ambos families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Ambos family living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ambos's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Ambos families in 1891.
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What did your Ambos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ambos. 20% of Ambos men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Ambos women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ambos were Milk Man Own Business and Cook.

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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
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Proprietor
    15%
  • Milk Man Own Business
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    67%
  • Cook
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ambos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ambos 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 330 immigration records available for the last name Ambos. 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 830 military records available for the last name Ambos. For the veterans among your Ambos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ambos lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ambos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Ambos in 1962 was 72, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ambos 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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