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Aames Family History

Aames 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: James, Ames, Eames, Armes, Hames, Sames, Adames, Games, Dames, Rames

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Where is the Aames family from?

You can see how Aames families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aames family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Aames families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Aames family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Aames's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Aames families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aames 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 176 census records available for the last name Aames. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aames 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Aames. 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 22 military records available for the last name Aames. For the veterans among your Aames ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aames lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2003, in the United States, Aames life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Aames in 1992 was 31, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aames 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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