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Amberman Family History

Amberman 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: Ammerman, Amerman, Aberman, Ackerman, Berman, Alterman, Moerman

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Where is the Amberman family from?

You can see how Amberman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amberman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Amberman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Amberman families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Amberman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Amberman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amberman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Amberman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Amberman. 55% of Amberman men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Amberman women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Amberman were Salesman and Secy. .

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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
    55%
  • Carpenter
    28%
  • Salesman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Secy
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Amberman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amberman 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Amberman. 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 155 military records available for the last name Amberman. For the veterans among your Amberman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amberman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Amberman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Amberman in 1962 was 69, and 68 in 2004.

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