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Ampe Family History

Ampe 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: Lampe, Kampe, Hampe, Rampe, Amie, Campe, Kamp, Pope, Apple, Amin

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Where is the Ampe family from?

You can see how Ampe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ampe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Ampe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Ampe family living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Ampe's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Ampe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ampe 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 Ampe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ampe. 58% of Ampe men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    58%
  • Farm Helper
    43%

What Ampe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 224 census records available for the last name Ampe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ampe 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Ampe. 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 24 military records available for the last name Ampe. For the veterans among your Ampe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ampe lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Ampe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ampe in 1971 was 86, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ampe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ampe 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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