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Amesley Family History

Amesley 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: Medley, Mosley, Ansley, Akeley, Amsler, Wesley, Chesley, Hesley

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Where is the Amesley family from?

You can see how Amesley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amesley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Amesley families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Amesley family living in Buckinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Amesley's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Amesley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Amesley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amesley 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Amesley. 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 11 military records available for the last name Amesley. For the veterans among your Amesley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amesley lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Amesley 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Amesley

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