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Ambrester Family History

Ambrester 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: Brester, Armbruster, Armbrister, Bruster, Ambrose, Bester, Mester

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Where is the Ambrester family from?

You can see how Ambrester families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ambrester family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ambrester families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Ambrester families living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Ambrester's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Ambrester families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ambrester 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 Ambrester ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ambrester. 60% of Ambrester men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ambrester women worked as a Secretary.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Knitter
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Ambrester family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 246 census records available for the last name Ambrester. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ambrester 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Ambrester. 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 79 military records available for the last name Ambrester. For the veterans among your Ambrester ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ambrester lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Ambrester life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Ambrester in 1956 was 55, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ambrester 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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