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Ambar Family History

Ambar 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: Akbar, Amar, Amber, Aybar, Ammar, Abar, Omar, Abad, Amari, Amor

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Where is the Ambar family from?

You can see how Ambar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ambar family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1891. The most Ambar families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1851. In 1891 there was 1 Ambar family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Ambar's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ambar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ambar 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 92 census records available for the last name Ambar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ambar 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Ambar. 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 36 military records available for the last name Ambar. For the veterans among your Ambar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ambar lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2002, in the United States, Ambar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ambar in 1989 was 81, and 70 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ambar 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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