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Ambury Family History

Ambury Surname Meaning

variant of Amery and Embery; see Ambery for early bearers.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Ambury family from?

You can see how Ambury families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ambury family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Ambury families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Ambury families living in Herefordshire. This was about 17% of all the recorded Ambury's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Ambury families in 1891.
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What did your Ambury ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ambury. 100% of Ambury women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ambury. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ambury 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 658 immigration records available for the last name Ambury. 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 101 military records available for the last name Ambury. For the veterans among your Ambury ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ambury lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Ambury life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ambury in 1966 was 82, and 51 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ambury 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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