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Amerin Family History

Amerin 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: Merin, Amorin, Amerine, Marin, Amin, Melin, Amari, Merlin, Morin

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Where is the Amerin family from?

You can see how Amerin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amerin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Amerin families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Amerin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Amerin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amerin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Amerin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shipping Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Amerin. 50% of Amerin men worked as a Shipping Clerk.

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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

  • Shipping Clerk
    50%
  • Farm
    50%

What Amerin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 211 census records available for the last name Amerin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amerin 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Amerin. 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 23 military records available for the last name Amerin. For the veterans among your Amerin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amerin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Amerin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Amerin in 1964 was 62, and 79 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Amerin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Amerin 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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