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Amner Family History

Amner Surname Meaning

from Anmer (Norfolk) which is recorded as Anemere in 1086 and Anedemere in 129. The place-name derives from Old English æned ‘duck’ + mere ‘pond pool’.

Possibly a variant of Aumonier.

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


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Where is the Amner family from?

You can see how Amner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Amner families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 46 Amner families living in London. This was about 72% of all the recorded Amner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Amner families in 1891.
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What did your Amner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Engineer transport Manager and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Amner. 60% of Amner men worked as an Engineer transport Manager and 95% of Amner women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Amner were Solicitors Clerk and Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Engineer transport Manager
    60%
  • Solicitors Clerk
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    95%
  • Domestic Duties
    5%

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Passenger Lists

There are 238 immigration records available for the last name Amner. 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 437 military records available for the last name Amner. For the veterans among your Amner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amner lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Amner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Amner in 1969 was 77, and 64 in 2002.

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