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Amburger Family History

Amburger 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: Hamburger, Amburgey, Amberger, Burger, Marburger, Hamberger

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Where is the Amburger family from?

You can see how Amburger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amburger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Amburger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Amburger family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Amburger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Amburger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amburger 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 319 census records available for the last name Amburger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amburger 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Amburger. 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 42 military records available for the last name Amburger. For the veterans among your Amburger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amburger lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Amburger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Amburger in 1971 was 69, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Amburger 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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