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Amburs Family History

Amburs 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: Ambers, Amburn, Amberg, Amber, Asbury, Ambs, Hamburg, Embury, Albury

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Where is the Amburs family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Amburs. 100% of Amburs men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Amburs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amburs 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 Amburs. 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 9 military records available for the last name Amburs. For the veterans among your Amburs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amburs lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2003, in the United States, Amburs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Amburs in 1983 was 79, and 37 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Amburs 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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