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Amys Family History

Amys Surname Meaning

see Ames.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Amys family from?

You can see how Amys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amys family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Amys families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 26 Amys families living in Yorkshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Amys's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Amys families in 1891.
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What did your Amys ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bank Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Amys. 50% of Amys men worked as a Bank Clerk and 100% of Amys women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bank Clerk
    50%
  • General Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Amys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amys 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Amys. 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 199 military records available for the last name Amys. For the veterans among your Amys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amys lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Amys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Amys in 1973 was 71, and 68 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Amys 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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