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Amich Family History

Amich 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: Mich, Amico, Amick, Anich, Emich, Amici, Rich, Smith, Amin, Mach

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Where is the Amich family from?

You can see how Amich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amich family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Amich families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Amich families living in Quebec. This was about 55% of all the recorded Amich's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Amich families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amich 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 Amich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Amich. 27% of Amich men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Amich women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Brick Mason
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Amich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Amich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amich 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Amich. 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 208 military records available for the last name Amich. For the veterans among your Amich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amich lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Amich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Amich in 1963 was 83, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Amich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Amich 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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