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Bambers Family History

Bambers 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: Bamberg, Bamber, Ambers, Babers, Lambers, Lambert, Barber, Kamber

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Where is the Bambers family from?

You can see how Bambers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bambers family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Bambers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Bambers family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Bambers's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Bambers families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bambers 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 Bambers ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Mechanic
    100%

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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Bambers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bambers 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 Bambers. 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 9 military records available for the last name Bambers. For the veterans among your Bambers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bambers lifespan?

Average Bambers life expectancy in 1985 was 55 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bambers 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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