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Ameruss Family History

Ameruss 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: Amoruso, Andruss, Russ, Ambrose, Armbrust, Gruss, Ames, Amelung

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Where is the Ameruss family from?

You can see how Ameruss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ameruss family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ameruss family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ameruss's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ameruss families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ameruss 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 3 census records available for the last name Ameruss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ameruss 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Ameruss. 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 military records available for the last name Ameruss. For the veterans among your Ameruss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ameruss lifespan?

Average Ameruss life expectancy in 1984 was 97 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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