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Ambrosia Family History

Ambrosia Surname Meaning

Italian: from the personal name Ambrosia a feminine form of Ambrosio.

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


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Where is the Ambrosia family from?

You can see how Ambrosia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ambrosia family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Ambrosia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 12 Ambrosia families living in Quebec. This was about 80% of all the recorded Ambrosia's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Ambrosia families in 1911.
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What did your Ambrosia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ambrosia. 31% of Ambrosia men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Ambrosia women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ambrosia were Proprietor and Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Proprietor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    22%
  • Teacher
    16%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Waitress
    16%

What Ambrosia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ambrosia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ambrosia 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 Ambrosia. 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 492 military records available for the last name Ambrosia. For the veterans among your Ambrosia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ambrosia lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Ambrosia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Ambrosia in 1943 was 35, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ambrosia 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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