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Ambergey Family History

Ambergey Name 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: Amburgey, Amberger, Amberg, Hamberger, Bergey, Bamberger, Umberger

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Where is the Ambergey family from?

You can see how Ambergey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ambergey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Ambergey families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Ambergey's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Ambergey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ambergey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ambergey ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Ambergey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ambergey 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Ambergey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 15 military records available for the last name Ambergey. For the veterans among your Ambergey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ambergey lifespan?

Average Ambergey life expectancy in 1998 was 60 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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