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Amsel Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): from the Yiddish personal name Amsl from German Anselm (see Anselmo ). German: from Amsel ‘(European) blackbird’ (a bird related to the American robin) hence either a nickname for someone fond of singing or a metonymic occupational name for a bird catcher.

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


Similar surnames: Kusel, Appel, Hamel, Amsler, Axel, Angel, Apfel, Apel, Aubel, Samuel

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Where is the Amsel family from?

You can see how Amsel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amsel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Amsel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Amsel families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Amsel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Amsel families in 1891.
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What did your Amsel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Commercial Traveller was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Amsel. 100% of Amsel men worked as a Commercial Traveller. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Commercial Traveller
    100%
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There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Amsel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amsel 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 806 immigration records available for the last name Amsel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 189 military records available for the last name Amsel. For the veterans among your Amsel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amsel lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Amsel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Amsel in 1961 was 63, and 85 in 2004.

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