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Amss Family History

Amss 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: Amos, Ames, Ambs, Amoss, Amis, Ross, Moss, James, Bass, Amin

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Where is the Amss family from?

You can see how Amss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amss family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 5 Amss families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Amss's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Amss families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Amss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amss 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Amss. 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 3 military records available for the last name Amss. For the veterans among your Amss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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