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Amelair Family History

Amelair 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: Auclair, Avelar, Delair, Amelio, Belair, Melis, Melin, Melia, Mair

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Where is the Amelair family from?

You can see how Amelair families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amelair family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 2 Amelair families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Amelair's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Amelair families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Amelair. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amelair 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Amelair. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Amelair. For the veterans among your Amelair ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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