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Ameri Family History

Ameri Surname Meaning

Muslim (mainly Iran and Afghanistan): surname denoting descent from or association with someone called Amer.

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


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Where is the Ameri family from?

You can see how Ameri families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ameri family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ameri family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ameri's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ameri families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ameri 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 155 census records available for the last name Ameri. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ameri 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Ameri. 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 15 military records available for the last name Ameri. For the veterans among your Ameri ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ameri lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Ameri life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ameri in 1966 was 82, and 39 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ameri 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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