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Ambuehl Family History

Ambuehl Surname Meaning

Swiss German (Ambühl): topographic name from South German dialect am Bühl ‘at the hill’ (see Buehl).

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


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Where is the Ambuehl family from?

You can see how Ambuehl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ambuehl family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ambuehl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 17 Ambuehl families living in Illinois. This was about 63% of all the recorded Ambuehl's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ambuehl families in 1880.
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What did your Ambuehl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ambuehl. 43% of Ambuehl 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Proprietor
    13%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ambuehl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ambuehl 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Ambuehl. 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 229 military records available for the last name Ambuehl. For the veterans among your Ambuehl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ambuehl lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Ambuehl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Ambuehl in 1960 was 60, and 54 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ambuehl ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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