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Ameigh Family History

Ameigh 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: Emeigh, Leigh, Sleigh, Raleigh, Reigh, Bleigh, Emigh, Meigs, Meng

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Where is the Ameigh family from?

You can see how Ameigh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ameigh family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ameigh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Ameigh families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Ameigh's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ameigh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ameigh 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 Ameigh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ameigh. 28% of Ameigh men worked as a Farmer and 45% of Ameigh women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ameigh were Operator and Secretary.

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Lineman
    14%
  • Operator
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    45%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Secretary
    23%

What Ameigh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 972 census records available for the last name Ameigh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ameigh 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Ameigh. 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 151 military records available for the last name Ameigh. For the veterans among your Ameigh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ameigh lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Ameigh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Ameigh in 1961 was 56, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ameigh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ameigh 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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