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Amder Family History

Amder 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: Alder, Amber, Ander, Ader, Ammer, Amdur, Amer, Mander, Asker, Alger

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Where is the Amder family from?

You can see how Amder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amder family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Amder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Amder family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Amder's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Amder families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amder 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 218 census records available for the last name Amder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amder 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Amder. 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 11 military records available for the last name Amder. For the veterans among your Amder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amder lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Amder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Amder in 1970 was 84, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Amder 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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