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Amser Family History

Amser 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, Amsel, Ramser, Amsler, Amster, Ammer, Wamser, Amer, Asker

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Where is the Amser family from?

You can see how Amser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amser family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Amser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Amser family living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Amser's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Amser families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amser 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 49 census records available for the last name Amser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amser 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Amser. 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 12 military records available for the last name Amser. For the veterans among your Amser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amser lifespan?

Average Amser life expectancy in 1975 was 70 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Amser 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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