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Amgel Family History

Amgel 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: Angel, Amsel, Amiel, Alger, Engel, Hamel, Camel, Algeo, Kamel, Abel

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Where is the Amgel family from?

You can see how Amgel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amgel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Amgel families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Amgel families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Amgel's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Amgel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amgel 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 51 census records available for the last name Amgel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amgel 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Amgel. 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 7 military records available for the last name Amgel. For the veterans among your Amgel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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