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Amble Family History

Amble Surname Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from a farm in Sogn named from and ‘against’ + blad ‘leaf’ with reference to the shape of an inlet or bay.

Indian (Maharashtra): Maratha name of unexplained etymology.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Amble families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amble family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Amble families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Amble families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 88% of all the recorded Amble's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Amble families in 1911.
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What did your Amble ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Amble. 100% of Amble men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 619 immigration records available for the last name Amble. 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 343 military records available for the last name Amble. For the veterans among your Amble ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amble lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Amble life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Amble in 1962 was 76, and 84 in 2004.

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