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Ambersley Family History

Ambersley 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: Hammersley, Hamersley, Kimberley, Berley, Eversley, Adderley, Bursley

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Where is the Ambersley family from?

You can see how Ambersley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ambersley family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ambersley families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Ambersley's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Ambersley families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ambersley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ambersley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ambersley. 100% of Ambersley men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Ambersley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Ambersley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ambersley 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Ambersley. 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 Ambersley. For the veterans among your Ambersley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ambersley lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Ambersley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Ambersley in 1966 was 67, and 83 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ambersley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ambersley 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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