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Ambley Family History

Ambley 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: Ambler, Amble, Hambley, Sibley, Rumbley, Ansley, Axley, Amber, Akeley

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Where is the Ambley family from?

You can see how Ambley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ambley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Ambley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Ambley families living in Yorkshire. This was about 92% of all the recorded Ambley's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Ambley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ambley 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 151 census records available for the last name Ambley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ambley 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Ambley. 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 10 military records available for the last name Ambley. For the veterans among your Ambley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ambley lifespan?

Average Ambley life expectancy in 2004 was 71 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ambley 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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