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Ampey Family History

Ampey 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: Rampey, Amey, Empey, Sampey, Kampen, Appel, Lampe, Arney, Adney, Ames

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Where is the Ampey family from?

You can see how Ampey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ampey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ampey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Ampey families living in London. This was about 73% of all the recorded Ampey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ampey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ampey 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 Ampey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ampey. 39% of Ampey 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
    39%
  • Farm
    24%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Janitor
    16%

What Ampey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 605 census records available for the last name Ampey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ampey 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Ampey. 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 143 military records available for the last name Ampey. For the veterans among your Ampey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ampey lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Ampey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Ampey in 1954 was 62, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ampey 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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