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Ambern Family History

Ambern Surname 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: Amberg, Amber, Ambers, Amborn, Amburn, Albert, Lambert, Kamber, Imber

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Where is the Ambern family from?

You can see how Ambern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ambern family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ambern families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Ambern families living in Virginia. This was about 40% of all the recorded Ambern's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Ambern families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Ambern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ambern 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Ambern. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 56 military records available for the last name Ambern. For the veterans among your Ambern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ambern lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1995, in the United States, Ambern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Ambern in 1970 was 62, and 86 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ambern 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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