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Amsberg Family History

Amsberg 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: Amberg, Amber, Risberg, Bamberg, Ramsburg, Lamberg, Osberg, Amsler

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Where is the Amsberg family from?

You can see how Amsberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amsberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Amsberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Amsberg families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 68% of all the recorded Amsberg's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Amsberg families in 1880.
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What did your Amsberg ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 400 census records available for the last name Amsberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amsberg 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Amsberg. 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 161 military records available for the last name Amsberg. For the veterans among your Amsberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amsberg lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1992, in the United States, Amsberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Amsberg in 1967 was 84, and 77 in 1992.

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