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Ameker Family History

Ameker 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: Amaker, Asker, Anker, Meyer, Acker, Auker, Amber, Meier, Reker, Meer

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Where is the Ameker family from?

You can see how Ameker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ameker family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Ameker family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Ameker's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ameker families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ameker 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 30 census records available for the last name Ameker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ameker 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Ameker. 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 63 military records available for the last name Ameker. For the veterans among your Ameker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ameker lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Ameker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ameker in 1965 was 40, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ameker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ameker 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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