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Ambach Family History

Ambach Name 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: Albach, Umbach, Bambach, Wambach, Dambach, Bach, Mach, Urbach

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Where is the Ambach family from?

You can see how Ambach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ambach family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ambach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 24 Ambach families living in Maryland. This was about 32% of all the recorded Ambach's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Ambach families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ambach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ambach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ambach. 34% of Ambach men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Ambach women worked as a Housewife. .

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Sales Clerk
    17%
  • Butcher
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ambach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ambach 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 512 immigration records available for the last name Ambach. 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 435 military records available for the last name Ambach. For the veterans among your Ambach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ambach lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Ambach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Ambach in 1965 was 62, and 76 in 2004.

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