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Amery Family History

Amery Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin): from the ancient Germanic personal name Amalric composed of the elements Amal (a dynastic name among the Goths) + rīk ‘realm power’. The name was introduced into England from France by the Normans developing into the Middle English personal name Amery Emery (from Old French Amauri Emaurri).

Occasionally perhaps also from the Middle English Old French personal name Aimery ancient Germanic Haimeric from haim ‘home’ + rīc ‘power(ful)’. Compare Emery.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Amery family from?

You can see how Amery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amery family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Amery families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 128 Amery families living in Devon. This was about 23% of all the recorded Amery's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Amery families in 1891.
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What did your Amery ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Amery. 13% of Amery men worked as a Builders Labourer Heavy Worker and 78% of Amery women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Amery were Motor Mechanic and Private Means.

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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

  • Builders Labourer Heavy Worker
    13%
  • General Labourer
    13%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Motor Mechanic
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Private Means
    3%

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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Amery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amery 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Amery. 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 864 military records available for the last name Amery. For the veterans among your Amery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amery lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Amery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Amery in 1962 was 73, and 89 in 2004.

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