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Ambruster Family History

Ambruster 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: Armbruster, Bruster, Armbrister, Ambrose, Armbrust, Muster, Amster

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Where is the Ambruster family from?

You can see how Ambruster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ambruster family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ambruster families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Ambruster family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ambruster's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Ambruster families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ambruster surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ambruster ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ambruster. 34% of Ambruster men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Ambruster women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ambruster were Operator and Sander. .

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Operator
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Sander
    34%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ambruster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ambruster 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 321 immigration records available for the last name Ambruster. 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 316 military records available for the last name Ambruster. For the veterans among your Ambruster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ambruster lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ambruster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Ambruster in 1963 was 66, and 89 in 2004.

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