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Ampler Family History

Ampler 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: Ambler, Amsler, Wampler, Appler, Apple, Kapler, Adler, Kamler, Amber

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Where is the Ampler family from?

You can see how Ampler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ampler family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ampler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Ampler families living in Kentucky. This was about 86% of all the recorded Ampler's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Ampler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ampler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ampler ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Ampler ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Ampler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ampler 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 Ampler. 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 63 military records available for the last name Ampler. For the veterans among your Ampler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ampler lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1980, in the United States, Ampler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Ampler in 1971 was 82, and 90 in 1980.

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