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Amesse Family History

Amesse 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: Messer, Masse, Jesse, Meise, Ames, Meese, Amedee, Meske, Besse, Esse

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Where is the Amesse family from?

You can see how Amesse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amesse family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Amesse families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 24 Amesse families living in Quebec. This was about 96% of all the recorded Amesse's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Amesse families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amesse 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 Amesse ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cult and Vendeuse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Amesse. 38% of Amesse men worked as a Cult and 100% of Amesse women worked as a Vendeuse.

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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 1921

  • Cult
    38%
  • Menuisier
    38%
  • Tailleur
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Vendeuse
    100%

What Amesse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Amesse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amesse 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Amesse. 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 69 military records available for the last name Amesse. For the veterans among your Amesse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amesse lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Amesse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Amesse in 1964 was 75, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Amesse

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Amesse 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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