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Amass Family History

Amass Surname Meaning

see Ames.

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


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Where is the Amass family from?

You can see how Amass families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amass family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Amass families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Amass families living in Suffolk. This was about 94% of all the recorded Amass's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Amass families in 1891.
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What did your Amass ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Amass. 84% of Amass 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Unpaid Domestice
    17%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Amass. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amass 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Amass. 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 138 military records available for the last name Amass. For the veterans among your Amass ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amass lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Amass life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Amass in 1964 was 65, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Amass 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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