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Ameel Family History

Ameel 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: Amsel, Ameen, Amiel, Amell, Peel, Angel, Hamel, Camel, Kamel, Abel

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Where is the Ameel family from?

You can see how Ameel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ameel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Ameel families living in Michigan. This was about 83% of all the recorded Ameel's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Ameel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ameel 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 Ameel ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Ameel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 321 census records available for the last name Ameel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ameel 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Ameel. 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 234 military records available for the last name Ameel. For the veterans among your Ameel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ameel lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Ameel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Ameel in 1969 was 75, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ameel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ameel 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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