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Ambras Family History

Ambras 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: Arras, Maras, Ambrose, Bras, Amaral, Lambros, Abbas, Abram, Cambra

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Where is the Ambras family from?

You can see how Ambras families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ambras family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ambras families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Ambras family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ambras's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Ambras families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Ambras. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ambras 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Ambras. 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 52 military records available for the last name Ambras. For the veterans among your Ambras ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ambras lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Ambras life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Ambras in 1972 was 81, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ambras 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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