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Amberton Family History

Amberton 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: Lamberton, Amberson, Emberton, Alderton, Allerton, Albertson, Merton

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Where is the Amberton family from?

You can see how Amberton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amberton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Amberton families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1880 there were 2 Amberton families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Amberton's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Amberton families in 1880.
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What did your Amberton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Amberton. 100% of Amberton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 192 census records available for the last name Amberton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amberton 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Amberton. 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 118 military records available for the last name Amberton. For the veterans among your Amberton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amberton lifespan?

Average Amberton life expectancy in 1995 was 74 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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