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Dambrosia Family History

Dambrosia Name Meaning

Italian: altered form of D'Ambrosio possibly under the influence of the vocabulary word ambrosia denoting the food of the gods in classical mythology.

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


Similar surnames: D'ambrosia, Ambrosia, Dambrose, D'ambrosio, Ambrosio, D'ambrosi

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Where is the Dambrosia family from?

You can see how Dambrosia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dambrosia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Dambrosia families living in New York. This was about 27% of all the recorded Dambrosia's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dambrosia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dambrosia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dambrosia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dambrosia. 30% of Dambrosia men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Dambrosia women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dambrosia were Helper and Machine Operator. .

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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
    30%
  • New Worker
    11%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Helper
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    22%
  • Saleslady
    22%
  • Finisher
    15%
  • Machine Operator
    15%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dambrosia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dambrosia 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 255 immigration records available for the last name Dambrosia. 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 368 military records available for the last name Dambrosia. For the veterans among your Dambrosia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dambrosia lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Dambrosia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dambrosia in 1956 was 31, and 78 in 2004.

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