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Ambo Family History

Ambo 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: Ambs, Albo, Amo, Zambo, Arbo, Rambo, Lambo, Abu, Bo, Mao

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Where is the Ambo family from?

You can see how Ambo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ambo family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ambo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Ambo families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Ambo's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ambo families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ambo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ambo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ambo. 30% of Ambo men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Shoe Worker
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%
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What Ambo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 530 census records available for the last name Ambo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ambo 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Ambo. 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 91 military records available for the last name Ambo. For the veterans among your Ambo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ambo lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Ambo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Ambo in 1963 was 71, and 67 in 2003.

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