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Amear Family History

Amear 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: Amar, Ammar, Amer, Bear, Omar, Hamer, Dear, Akbar, Pear, Amari

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Where is the Amear family from?

You can see how Amear families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amear family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Amear family living in Dorset. This was 100% of all the recorded Amear's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Amear families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amear 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 89 census records available for the last name Amear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amear 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Amear. 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 10 military records available for the last name Amear. For the veterans among your Amear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amear lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Amear 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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