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Ambriz Family History

Ambriz Surname Meaning

Hispanic (Mexico): probably an altered form of Asturian-Leonese Ambrés.

It is a habitational name from either of two places called Ambrés in Asturias.

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


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Where is the Ambriz family from?

You can see how Ambriz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ambriz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ambriz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Ambriz families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Ambriz's in USA. California had the highest population of Ambriz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ambriz 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 Ambriz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ambriz. 70% of Ambriz men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ambriz women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    70%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ambriz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ambriz 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 887 immigration records available for the last name Ambriz. 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 174 military records available for the last name Ambriz. For the veterans among your Ambriz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ambriz lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Ambriz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Ambriz in 1955 was 28, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ambriz 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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