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Ambourn Family History

Ambourn 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: Amborn, Amburn, Laybourn, Alborn, Lamborn, Arbour, Aborn, Camburn

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Where is the Ambourn family from?

You can see how Ambourn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ambourn family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1871. The most Ambourn families were found in USA in 1840, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Ambourn family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ambourn's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Ambourn families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Ambourn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ambourn 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Ambourn. 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 7 military records available for the last name Ambourn. For the veterans among your Ambourn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ambourn lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Ambourn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Ambourn in 1977 was 64, and 43 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ambourn 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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