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Amesden Family History

Amesden 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: Amsden, Ramsden, Amedee, Ameen, Dresden, Menden, Masden, Amedeo

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Where is the Amesden family from?

You can see how Amesden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amesden family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Amesden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Amesden families living in Maine. This was about 37% of all the recorded Amesden's in USA. Maine and 1 other state had the highest population of Amesden families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Amesden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amesden 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Amesden. 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 4 military records available for the last name Amesden. For the veterans among your Amesden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amesden lifespan?

Average Amesden life expectancy in 1986 was 74 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Amesden 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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