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Amboy Family History

Amboy 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: Lamboy, Amos, Moy, Amor, Aubry, Amber, Hamby, Amory, Hambly, Ammon

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Where is the Amboy family from?

You can see how Amboy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amboy family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Amboy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Amboy family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Amboy's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Amboy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amboy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 274 census records available for the last name Amboy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amboy 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Amboy. 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 76 military records available for the last name Amboy. For the veterans among your Amboy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amboy lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Amboy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Amboy in 1971 was 58, and 84 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Amboy 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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