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Amblen Family History

Amblen 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: Ambler, Amble, Hamblen, Allen, Amber, Molen, Amsler, Arlen, Tamblyn

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Where is the Amblen family from?

You can see how Amblen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amblen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Amblen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Amblen family living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Amblen's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Amblen families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Amblen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amblen 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Amblen. 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 2 military records available for the last name Amblen. For the veterans among your Amblen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amblen lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1992, in the United States, Amblen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Amblen in 1982 was 79, and 85 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Amblen 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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