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Yamber Family History

Yamber 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: Kamber, Amber, Bamber, Gamber, Yarber, Yambor, Camber, Lambert, Hamer

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Where is the Yamber family from?

You can see how Yamber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yamber family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Yamber families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 80% of all the recorded Yamber's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Yamber families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yamber 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 92 census records available for the last name Yamber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yamber 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Yamber. 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 100 military records available for the last name Yamber. For the veterans among your Yamber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yamber lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Yamber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Yamber in 1962 was 63, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yamber 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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