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Amig Family History

Amig 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: Amin, Amir, Alig, Ramig, Amie, Emig, Amis, Imig, Min, Amos

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Where is the Amig family from?

You can see how Amig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amig family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Amig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Amig families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Amig's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Amig families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amig 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 Amig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Amig. 30% of Amig men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Waiter
    12%
  • Farming
    12%

What Amig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 895 census records available for the last name Amig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amig 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Amig. 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 167 military records available for the last name Amig. For the veterans among your Amig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amig lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2003, in the United States, Amig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Amig in 1945 was 36, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Amig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Amig 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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