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Ambrey Family History

Ambrey Surname Meaning

variant of Amery and Embery; see Ambery for early bearers.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Ambrey family from?

You can see how Ambrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ambrey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ambrey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Ambrey families living in Cheshire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Ambrey's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Ambrey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ambrey 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 Ambrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ambrey. 50% of Ambrey men worked as a General Labourer and 70% of Ambrey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ambrey were Coal Hewer and Elementary School Teacher.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Coal Hewer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    10%
  • Laundress
    10%
  • Elementary School Teacher
    10%

What Ambrey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ambrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ambrey 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Ambrey. 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 120 military records available for the last name Ambrey. For the veterans among your Ambrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ambrey lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Ambrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Ambrey in 1946 was 27, and 47 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ambrey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ambrey 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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