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Ameling Family History

Ameling Surname Meaning

German and Dutch: variant of Amelung.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ameling family from?

You can see how Ameling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ameling family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ameling families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Ameling families living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ameling's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Ameling families in 1891.
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What did your Ameling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ameling. 27% of Ameling men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Ameling women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ameling were Carpenter and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Miner
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Ameling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ameling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ameling 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 359 immigration records available for the last name Ameling. 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 218 military records available for the last name Ameling. For the veterans among your Ameling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ameling lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Ameling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Ameling in 1958 was 58, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ameling 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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