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Amper Family History

Amper 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: Amber, Samper, Hamper, Camper, Ammer, Asper, Kamper, Alper, Amer

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Where is the Amper family from?

You can see how Amper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amper family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Amper families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Amper families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Amper's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Amper families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amper 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 Amper ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Amper. 50% of Amper 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
    50%
  • Clerk
    30%
  • Salesman
    20%

What Amper family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 649 census records available for the last name Amper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amper 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 372 immigration records available for the last name Amper. 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 118 military records available for the last name Amper. For the veterans among your Amper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amper lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Amper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Amper in 1960 was 45, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Amper

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Amper 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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