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Ambrook Family History

Ambrook 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: Ambrose, Brook, Ashbrook, Ambroz, Lybrook, Hasbrook, Alsbrook

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Where is the Ambrook family from?

You can see how Ambrook families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ambrook family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ambrook families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Ambrook families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Ambrook's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Ambrook families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 156 census records available for the last name Ambrook. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ambrook 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Ambrook. 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 27 military records available for the last name Ambrook. For the veterans among your Ambrook ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ambrook lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1998, in the United States, Ambrook life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Ambrook in 1971 was 72, and 65 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ambrook 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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