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Amies Family History

Amies Surname Meaning

see Ames.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Amies family from?

You can see how Amies families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amies family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Amies families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 188 Amies families living in Norfolk. This was about 52% of all the recorded Amies's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Amies families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amies surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Amies ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Postman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Amies. 14% of Amies men worked as a Postman and 72% of Amies women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Amies were Dairy Farmer and Housewife.

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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

  • Postman
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • General Labourer
    11%
  • Dairy Farmer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Housewife
    5%

What Amies family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Amies. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amies 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 Amies. 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 789 military records available for the last name Amies. For the veterans among your Amies ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amies lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Amies life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Amies in 1968 was 85, and 91 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Amies 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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