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Amstrup Family History

Amstrup 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: Westrup, Dastrup, Amster, Westrum, Hamstra, Bidstrup, Artrip, Strop

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Where is the Amstrup family from?

You can see how Amstrup families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amstrup family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Amstrup families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Amstrup's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Amstrup families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Amstrup. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amstrup 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Amstrup. 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 43 military records available for the last name Amstrup. For the veterans among your Amstrup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amstrup lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Amstrup life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Amstrup in 1971 was 84, and 82 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Amstrup 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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