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Amback Family History

Amback 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: Back, Boback, Mack, Cammack, Reback, Albach, Koback, Umbach, Hammack

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Where is the Amback family from?

You can see how Amback families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amback family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Amback families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Amback families living in Maine. This was about 50% of all the recorded Amback's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Amback families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amback 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 Amback ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Amback. 60% of Amback men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Amback women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Accountant
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Amback family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 334 census records available for the last name Amback. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amback 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Amback. 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 37 military records available for the last name Amback. For the veterans among your Amback ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amback lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Amback life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Amback in 1966 was 76, and 78 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Amback

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Amback 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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