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Ambaum Family History

Ambaum 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: Baum, Elbaum, Abu, Allum, Abad, Albany, Alam, Adam, Akbar, Bau

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Where is the Ambaum family from?

You can see how Ambaum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ambaum family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ambaum family living in Washington. This was 100% of all the recorded Ambaum's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Ambaum families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ambaum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ambaum ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Ambaum ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Ambaum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ambaum 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Ambaum. 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 16 military records available for the last name Ambaum. For the veterans among your Ambaum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ambaum lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1987, in the United States, Ambaum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Ambaum in 1976 was 85, and 95 in 1987.

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