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Amburgy Family History

Amburgy Surname Meaning

Variant of Amburgey a surname of German origin.

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


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Where is the Amburgy family from?

You can see how Amburgy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amburgy family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Amburgy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Amburgy family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Amburgy's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Amburgy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amburgy 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 Amburgy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Amburgy. 29% of Amburgy men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Amburgy women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    29%
  • Miner
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Mechanic
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Amburgy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Amburgy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amburgy 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Amburgy. 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 181 military records available for the last name Amburgy. For the veterans among your Amburgy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amburgy lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Amburgy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Amburgy in 1963 was 73, and 50 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Amburgy 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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