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Ambrosavage Family History

Ambrosavage 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: Ambrose, Ambrosia, Savage, Bosarge, Arroyave, Dambrose, Ambroise

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Where is the Ambrosavage family from?

You can see how Ambrosavage families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ambrosavage family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ambrosavage family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Ambrosavage's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ambrosavage families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ambrosavage surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Ambrosavage. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ambrosavage 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Ambrosavage. 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 17 military records available for the last name Ambrosavage. For the veterans among your Ambrosavage ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ambrosavage lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2004, in the United States, Ambrosavage life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Ambrosavage in 1979 was 57, and 85 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ambrosavage 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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