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Ambris Family History

Ambris Surname Meaning

Hispanic (Mexico): variant of Ambriz. West Indian: possibly of the same Hispanic origin as 1 above.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ambris family from?

You can see how Ambris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ambris family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Ambris families living in Texas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ambris's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Ambris families in 1920.
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What did your Ambris ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cowboy was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ambris. 56% of Ambris men worked as a Cowboy.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Cowboy
    56%
  • Laborer
    45%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ambris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ambris 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 291 immigration records available for the last name Ambris. 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 49 military records available for the last name Ambris. For the veterans among your Ambris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ambris lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Ambris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ambris in 1966 was 35, and 36 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ambris 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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