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Amash Family History

Amash 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: Mash, Amos, Mach, Ash, Amari, Nash, Damas, Kamath, Mast, Amaro

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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Amash. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amash 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Amash. 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 20 military records available for the last name Amash. For the veterans among your Amash ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amash lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Amash life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Amash in 1968 was 66, and 68 in 2003.

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