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Ambush Family History

Ambush Surname Meaning

Possibly an altered form of Ambrose. This surname is found mainly among African Americans.

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


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Where is the Ambush family from?

You can see how Ambush families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ambush family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Ambush families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Ambush families living in Maryland. This was about 20% of all the recorded Ambush's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Ambush families in 1880.
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What did your Ambush ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ambush. 74% of Ambush men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Ambush women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ambush were Gardener and Housework.

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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
    74%
  • Wheeler
    8%
  • Farm Hand
    8%
  • Gardener
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    38%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Cook
    19%
  • Housework
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ambush. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ambush 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Ambush. 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 197 military records available for the last name Ambush. For the veterans among your Ambush ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ambush lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Ambush life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Ambush in 1955 was 43, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ambush 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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