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Ameal Family History

Ameal 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: Amell, Smeal, Beal, Real, Hamel, Camel, Neal, Kamel, Abel, Smead

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Where is the Ameal family from?

You can see how Ameal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ameal family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ameal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Ameal family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ameal's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Ameal families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ameal 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 142 census records available for the last name Ameal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ameal 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Ameal. 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 7 military records available for the last name Ameal. For the veterans among your Ameal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ameal lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Ameal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ameal in 1976 was 87, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ameal 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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