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Ampong Family History

Ampong 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: Pong, Spong, Ammon, Amon, Mong, Lamping, Rampone, Ammons, Amond

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Where is the Ampong family from?

You can see how Ampong families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ampong family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ampong families living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Ampong's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Ampong families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ampong surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ampong ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Ampong family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Ampong. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ampong 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Ampong. 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 14 military records available for the last name Ampong. For the veterans among your Ampong ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ampong lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1991, in the United States, Ampong life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Ampong in 1967 was 72, and 59 in 1991.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ampong 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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