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Amelie Family History

Amelie 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: Amelio, Melis, Melin, Melle, Melia, Abele, Mele, Gamelin, Emslie

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Where is the Amelie family from?

You can see how Amelie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amelie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Amelie families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there were 2 Amelie families living in Perthshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Amelie's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Amelie families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amelie 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 311 census records available for the last name Amelie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amelie 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Amelie. 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 Amelie. For the veterans among your Amelie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amelie lifespan?

Average Amelie life expectancy in 1976 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Amelie 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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