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Amsbaugh Family History

Amsbaugh Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Ansbach or Anspach .

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


Similar surnames: Grubaugh, Arbaugh, Balsbaugh, Lushbaugh, Stambaugh, Lobaugh, Keebaugh

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Where is the Amsbaugh family from?

You can see how Amsbaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amsbaugh family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Amsbaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Amsbaugh families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Amsbaugh's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Amsbaugh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amsbaugh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Amsbaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Amsbaugh. 26% of Amsbaugh men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Amsbaugh women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Amsbaugh were Farm Laborer and Housekeeper. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    26%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Amsbaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amsbaugh 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Amsbaugh. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 403 military records available for the last name Amsbaugh. For the veterans among your Amsbaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amsbaugh lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Amsbaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Amsbaugh in 1959 was 39, and 81 in 2004.

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