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Amell Family History

Amell Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Hamel. Catalan: from the personal name Amell from Latin Amelius.

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


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Where is the Amell family from?

You can see how Amell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Amell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 50 Amell families living in London. This was about 48% of all the recorded Amell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Amell families in 1891.
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What did your Amell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Amell. 100% of Amell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Amell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amell 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 837 immigration records available for the last name Amell. 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 752 military records available for the last name Amell. For the veterans among your Amell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amell lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Amell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Amell in 1954 was 41, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Amell 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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