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Amheiser Family History

Amheiser 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: Meiser, Olheiser, Heiser, Messer, Achziger, Speiser, Meise, Peiser

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Where is the Amheiser family from?

You can see how Amheiser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amheiser family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Amheiser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Amheiser families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Amheiser's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Amheiser families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amheiser 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 Amheiser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Amheiser. 100% of Amheiser men worked as a Laborer.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Amheiser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amheiser 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Amheiser. 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 45 military records available for the last name Amheiser. For the veterans among your Amheiser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amheiser lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Amheiser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Amheiser in 1976 was 78, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Amheiser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Amheiser 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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