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Ambrass Family History

Ambrass Surname 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: Ambrose, Brass, Abrams, Ambrosi, Grass, Bass, Arras, Maras, Zambrano

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Where is the Ambrass family from?

You can see how Ambrass families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ambrass family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Ambrass families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ambrass family living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Ambrass's in USA. New York and 2 other states had the highest population of Ambrass families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Ambrass. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ambrass 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Ambrass. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 22 military records available for the last name Ambrass. For the veterans among your Ambrass ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ambrass lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Ambrass life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Ambrass in 1962 was 80, and 79 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ambrass ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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