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Amilia Family History

Amilia 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: Milia, Melia, Milian, Avila, Cilia, Abila, Milla, Malia, Amini

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Where is the Amilia family from?

You can see how Amilia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amilia family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Amilia families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Amilia family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Amilia's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Amilia families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amilia 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 157 census records available for the last name Amilia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amilia 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 508 immigration records available for the last name Amilia. 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 4 military records available for the last name Amilia. For the veterans among your Amilia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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