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Amesly Family History

Amesly 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: Ames, Hoesly, Amey, Amell, Mealy, James, Merry, Mehle, Hamel, Camel

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Where is the Amesly family from?

You can see how Amesly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amesly family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Amesly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Amesly families living in Oregon. This was 100% of all the recorded Amesly's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Amesly families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Amesly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amesly 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 Amesly. 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 3 military records available for the last name Amesly. For the veterans among your Amesly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amesly lifespan?

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