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Amers Family History

Amers Surname Meaning

see Aimers. either identical with (1) above or a variant of Amoore + post-medieval excrescent -s.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Amers family from?

You can see how Amers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Amers families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 18 Amers families living in Northumberland. This was about 47% of all the recorded Amers's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Amers families in 1891.
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What did your Amers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Amers. 100% of Amers men worked as a General Labourer and 91% of Amers women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Unpaid D Ds
    10%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Amers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amers 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 416 immigration records available for the last name Amers. 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 316 military records available for the last name Amers. For the veterans among your Amers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amers lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Amers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Amers in 1966 was 57, and 91 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Amers 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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