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Amross Family History

Amross 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: Mross, Amoss, Ross, Cross, Moss, Amos, Gross, Ambrose, Aros, Bross

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Where is the Amross family from?

You can see how Amross families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amross family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Amross families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Amross's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Amross families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amross 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 18 census records available for the last name Amross. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amross 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Amross. 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 2 military records available for the last name Amross. For the veterans among your Amross ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amross lifespan?

Average Amross life expectancy in 2002 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Amross 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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