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Amedy Family History

Amedy 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, Ames, Avery, Amory, Avey, Emery, Amedee, Mery, Umeda, Damery

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Where is the Amedy family from?

You can see how Amedy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amedy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Amedy families living in Vermont. This was 100% of all the recorded Amedy's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Amedy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amedy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Amedy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Amedy. 100% of Amedy men worked as a Machinist.

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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

  • Machinist
    100%

What Amedy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Amedy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amedy 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Amedy. 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 59 military records available for the last name Amedy. For the veterans among your Amedy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amedy lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Amedy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Amedy in 1962 was 81, and 77 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Amedy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Amedy 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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