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Ambey Family History

Ambey 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: Amber, Abbey, Amey, Abel, Kamber, Abe, Imber, Amberg, Arney, Adney

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Where is the Ambey family from?

You can see how Ambey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ambey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ambey families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Ambey family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Ambey's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Ambey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ambey 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 Ambey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ambey. 100% of Ambey women worked as a Clerk.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Ambey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Ambey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ambey 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Ambey. 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 6 military records available for the last name Ambey. For the veterans among your Ambey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ambey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1990, in the United States, Ambey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Ambey in 1963 was 74, and 44 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ambey 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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