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Ambray Family History

Ambray 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: Amaral, Aubry, Abram, Cambra, Amory, Dubray, Ambroz, Bray, Aubrey

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Where is the Ambray family from?

You can see how Ambray families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ambray family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Ambray families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Ambray families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ambray's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Ambray families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Ambray. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ambray 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Ambray. 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 30 military records available for the last name Ambray. For the veterans among your Ambray ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ambray lifespan?

Average Ambray life expectancy in 1945 was 38 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 37.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ambray 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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