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Ambur Family History

Ambur 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: Amber, Amdur, Amburn, Abu, Akbar, Amor, Kamber, Imber, Amberg, Arber

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Where is the Ambur family from?

You can see how Ambur families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ambur family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ambur families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 5 Ambur families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Ambur's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Ambur families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ambur surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ambur ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ambur. 72% of Ambur 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Farm Laborer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 265 census records available for the last name Ambur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ambur 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Ambur. 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 29 military records available for the last name Ambur. For the veterans among your Ambur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ambur lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Ambur life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Ambur in 1963 was 81, and 82 in 2002.

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