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Amsbary Family History

Amsbary 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: Asbury, Amesbury, Alsbury, Amsberry, Albany, Akbar, Amari, Amberg

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Where is the Amsbary family from?

You can see how Amsbary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amsbary family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Amsbary families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Amsbary families living in New Brunswick. This was about 75% of all the recorded Amsbary's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Amsbary families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amsbary 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 Amsbary ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Amsbary. 50% of Amsbary men worked as a Salesman.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Amsbary family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 690 census records available for the last name Amsbary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amsbary 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Amsbary. 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 67 military records available for the last name Amsbary. For the veterans among your Amsbary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amsbary lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Amsbary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Amsbary in 1963 was 77, and 59 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Amsbary 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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