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Amberger Family History

Amberger Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from Amberg see Amberg. Compare Amburgey.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Amberger family from?

You can see how Amberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amberger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Amberger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Amberger family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Amberger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Amberger families in 1891.
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What did your Amberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Amberger. 22% of Amberger men worked as a Laborer and 39% of Amberger women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Amberger were Farming and Secretary.

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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

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Miner
    11%
  • Farming
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    39%
  • Servant
    16%
  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Secretary
    16%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Amberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amberger 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 486 immigration records available for the last name Amberger. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Amberger. For the veterans among your Amberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amberger lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Amberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Amberger in 1953 was 52, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Amberger 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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