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Amdy Family History

Amdy 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: Amey, Amy, Andy, Addy, Ady, May, Amin, Amos, Moy, Gandy

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Where is the Amdy family from?

You can see how Amdy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amdy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Amdy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Amdy family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Amdy's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Amdy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amdy 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 95 census records available for the last name Amdy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amdy 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Amdy. 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 Amdy. For the veterans among your Amdy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amdy lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2004, in the United States, Amdy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Amdy in 1987 was 71, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Amdy 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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