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Ambroise Family History

Ambroise Surname Meaning

French and West Indian (mainly Haiti): from the personal name Ambroise an equivalent of Ambrose.

In the US the surname is apparently almost exclusively of Haitian origin.

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


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Where is the Ambroise family from?

You can see how Ambroise families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ambroise family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ambroise families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Ambroise families living in Glamorgan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Ambroise's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan and 1 other county had the highest population of Ambroise families in 1891.
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What did your Ambroise ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Chasseur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ambroise. 34% of Ambroise men worked as a Chasseur.

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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 1921

  • Chasseur
    34%
  • Stonecutter
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Store Cutter
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ambroise. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ambroise 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 423 immigration records available for the last name Ambroise. 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 386 military records available for the last name Ambroise. For the veterans among your Ambroise ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ambroise lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Ambroise life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Ambroise in 1953 was 24, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ambroise 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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