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Amelong Family History

Amelong 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: Amelung, Ameling, Delong, Melone, Meling, Meloni, Amling, Long, Meng

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Where is the Amelong family from?

You can see how Amelong families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amelong family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Amelong families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Amelong family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Amelong's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Amelong families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amelong 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 173 census records available for the last name Amelong. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amelong 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Amelong. 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 56 military records available for the last name Amelong. For the veterans among your Amelong ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amelong lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Amelong life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Amelong in 1966 was 67, and 54 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Amelong 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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