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Amerhein Family History

Amerhein 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: Amrhein, Amrein, Merlin, Merin, Rhein, Mergen, Sauerwein, Ameen

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Where is the Amerhein family from?

You can see how Amerhein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amerhein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Amerhein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Amerhein families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Amerhein's in USA. California had the highest population of Amerhein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amerhein 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 67 census records available for the last name Amerhein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amerhein 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Amerhein. 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 9 military records available for the last name Amerhein. For the veterans among your Amerhein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amerhein lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1991, in the United States, Amerhein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Amerhein in 1981 was 82, and 86 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Amerhein 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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