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Amboise Family History

Amboise 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: Damboise, Ambroise, Ambrose, Moise, Boise, Duboise, Aloise, Amos

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Where is the Amboise family from?

You can see how Amboise families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amboise family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Amboise families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Amboise family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Amboise's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Amboise families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amboise 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 63 census records available for the last name Amboise. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amboise 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Amboise. 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 3 military records available for the last name Amboise. For the veterans among your Amboise ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amboise lifespan?

Between 1997 and 2003, in the United States, Amboise life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Amboise in 1997 was 85, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Amboise 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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