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Ampley Family History

Ampley 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: Apley, Lampley, Rampley, Appley, Sampley, Apple, Ansley, Axley

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Where is the Ampley family from?

You can see how Ampley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ampley family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ampley family living in North Carolina. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ampley's in USA. North Carolina and 1 other state had the highest population of Ampley families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ampley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Ampley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ampley 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Ampley. 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 16 military records available for the last name Ampley. For the veterans among your Ampley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ampley lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Ampley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Ampley in 1976 was 49, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ampley 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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