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Ameis Family History

Ameis 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: Meis, Ames, Amis, Reis, James, Mei, Melis, Amin, Amos, Alexis

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Where is the Ameis family from?

You can see how Ameis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ameis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ameis families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 38 Ameis families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 88% of all the recorded Ameis's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Ameis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ameis 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 Ameis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fisherman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ameis. 50% of Ameis men worked as a Fisherman and 100% of Ameis women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Fisherman
    50%
  • Cook
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Ameis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 403 census records available for the last name Ameis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ameis 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Ameis. 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 159 military records available for the last name Ameis. For the veterans among your Ameis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ameis lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Ameis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Ameis in 1972 was 82, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ameis 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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