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Amanson Family History

Amanson 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: Manson, Amason, Manton, Branson, Anson, Hanson, Ranson, Maison, Mason

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Where is the Amanson family from?

You can see how Amanson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amanson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Amanson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 5 Amanson families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Amanson's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Amanson families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amanson 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 Amanson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Rooming House were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Amanson. 100% of Amanson men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Amanson women worked as a Rooming House.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Rooming House
    100%

What Amanson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 328 census records available for the last name Amanson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amanson 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Amanson. 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 9 military records available for the last name Amanson. For the veterans among your Amanson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amanson lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1993, in the United States, Amanson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Amanson in 1974 was 86, and 76 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Amanson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Amanson 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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