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Amason Family History

Amason Surname Meaning

English: variant of Amison.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Amason family from?

You can see how Amason families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amason family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Amason families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Amason families living in Devon. This was about 50% of all the recorded Amason's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Amason families in 1891.
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What did your Amason ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm And House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Amason. 50% of Amason men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Amason women worked as a Farm And House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Amason were Truck Driver and Field Hand.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Clerk
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm And House Work
    17%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Bookkeeper
    10%
  • Field Hand
    10%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Amason. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amason 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 304 immigration records available for the last name Amason. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Amason. For the veterans among your Amason ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amason lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Amason life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Amason in 1951 was 50, and 71 in 2004.

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