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Amsbery Family History

Amsbery 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: Amsberry, Amberg, Amber, Asbury, Amsler, Amster, Amesbury, Alsbury

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Where is the Amsbery family from?

You can see how Amsbery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amsbery family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Amsbery families living in Michigan. This was about 63% of all the recorded Amsbery's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Amsbery families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Amsbery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amsbery 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Amsbery. 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 12 military records available for the last name Amsbery. For the veterans among your Amsbery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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