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Ambes Family History

Ambes 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: Ames, Amber, Ambs, Ambers, James, Amos, Abel, Kamber, Abe, Ades

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Where is the Ambes family from?

You can see how Ambes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ambes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ambes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Ambes family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Ambes's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Ambes families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ambes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Ambes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ambes 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Ambes. 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 Ambes. For the veterans among your Ambes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ambes lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2001, in the United States, Ambes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ambes in 1979 was 79, and 90 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ambes 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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