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Amisson Family History

Amisson 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: Amison, Musson, Amidon, Bisson, Soisson, Poisson, Sisson, Masson

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Where is the Amisson family from?

You can see how Amisson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amisson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Amisson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Amisson family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Amisson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Amisson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amisson 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 Amisson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Assembler was the top reported job for people in the USA named Amisson. 100% of Amisson women worked as an Assembler.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Assembler
    100%

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Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Amisson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amisson 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Amisson. 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 35 military records available for the last name Amisson. For the veterans among your Amisson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amisson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Amisson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Amisson in 1962 was 70, and 15 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Amisson 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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