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Ampel Family History

Ampel 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: Appel, Apel, Amsel, Lampel, Hampel, Amiel, Angel, Hamel, Camel

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Where is the Ampel family from?

You can see how Ampel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ampel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Ampel families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Ampel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ampel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ampel 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 Ampel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ampel. 100% of Ampel men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

What Ampel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Ampel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ampel 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Ampel. 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 30 military records available for the last name Ampel. For the veterans among your Ampel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ampel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Ampel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ampel in 1963 was 84, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ampel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ampel 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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