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Amsbry Family History

Amsbry 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: Aubry, Amory, Asbury, Amesbury, Ansbro, Alsbury, Asby, Mabry

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Where is the Amsbry family from?

You can see how Amsbry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amsbry family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Amsbry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Amsbry families living in New York. This was about 74% of all the recorded Amsbry's in USA. New York had the highest population of Amsbry families in 1880.
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What did your Amsbry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Rancher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Amsbry. 100% of Amsbry men worked as a Rancher.

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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

  • Rancher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 273 census records available for the last name Amsbry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amsbry 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Amsbry. 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 23 military records available for the last name Amsbry. For the veterans among your Amsbry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amsbry lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1997, in the United States, Amsbry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Amsbry in 1972 was 90, and 92 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Amsbry 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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