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Ameiss Family History

Ameiss 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: Meiss, Meis, Meise, Weiss, Ames, Heiss, Reiss, Preiss, Deiss, Mess

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Where is the Ameiss family from?

You can see how Ameiss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ameiss family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ameiss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Ameiss families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Ameiss's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Ameiss families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ameiss 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 143 census records available for the last name Ameiss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ameiss 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Ameiss. 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 16 military records available for the last name Ameiss. For the veterans among your Ameiss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ameiss lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Ameiss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Ameiss in 1964 was 73, and 80 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ameiss

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ameiss 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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