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Ambers Family History

Ambers Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin): variant of Amber with excrescent -s. This surname is very rare in Britain.

In North America it may also be an altered form of English, Scottish, or Irish Ambrose. Americanized form of German Ambros.

Americanized form of a Norwegian surname probably Ambrossen or Ambrosson (see Amberson).

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


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Where is the Ambers family from?

You can see how Ambers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ambers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ambers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 19 Ambers families living in London. This was about 63% of all the recorded Ambers's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ambers families in 1891.
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What did your Ambers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ambers. 100% of Ambers women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 123 immigration records available for the last name Ambers. 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 486 military records available for the last name Ambers. For the veterans among your Ambers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ambers lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Ambers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Ambers in 1955 was 27, and 75 in 2004.

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