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Ambridge Family History

Ambridge Surname Meaning

a post-medieval altered form of Ambrose.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Ambridge family from?

You can see how Ambridge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ambridge family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Ambridge families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 36 Ambridge families living in Ontario. This was about 82% of all the recorded Ambridge's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ambridge families in 1911.
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What did your Ambridge ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Ambridge. 24% of Ambridge men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ambridge women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Student
    16%
  • Painter
    16%
  • Operator
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Ambridge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ambridge 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 715 immigration records available for the last name Ambridge. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 499 military records available for the last name Ambridge. For the veterans among your Ambridge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ambridge lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Ambridge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Ambridge in 1967 was 76, and 71 in 2001.

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