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Amemiya Family History

Amemiya 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: Kamiya, Melia, Merida, Amaya, Almeida, Medina, Amey, Melita, Femia

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Where is the Amemiya family from?

You can see how Amemiya families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amemiya family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Amemiya families living in California. This was about 70% of all the recorded Amemiya's in USA. California had the highest population of Amemiya families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amemiya 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 95 census records available for the last name Amemiya. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amemiya 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 513 immigration records available for the last name Amemiya. 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 146 military records available for the last name Amemiya. For the veterans among your Amemiya ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amemiya lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Amemiya life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Amemiya in 1963 was 74, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Amemiya

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Amemiya 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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