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Amft Family History

Amft 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: Arft, Amin, Amos, Amor, Ast, Tuft, Kmet, Ames, Abt, Toft

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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Amft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amft 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Amft. 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 31 military records available for the last name Amft. For the veterans among your Amft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amft lifespan?

Between 1947 and 1991, in the United States, Amft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Amft in 1947 was 42, and 42 in 1991.

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