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Amelung Family History

Amelung Surname Meaning

German: from the Middle High German personal name Amelung which was popular in the 12th and 13th centuries. It was adopted in honor of the Amelungen of medieval literature warriors (in particular followers of Dietrich von Bern and successors of the Gothic royal house) who bore compound names of which the first element was amal ‘capable brave eager’.

This surname is also found in the Netherlands.

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


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Where is the Amelung family from?

You can see how Amelung families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amelung family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Amelung families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Amelung family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Amelung's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Amelung families in 1840.
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What did your Amelung ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Amelung. 20% of Amelung men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    20%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Miner
    14%
  • Machinist
    14%

What Amelung family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Amelung. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amelung 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 486 immigration records available for the last name Amelung. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Amelung. For the veterans among your Amelung ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amelung lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Amelung life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Amelung in 1956 was 56, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Amelung 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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