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Amie Family History

Amie Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Amy and possibly also of a homonymous French surname.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Amie family from?

You can see how Amie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Amie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Amie families living in Lancashire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Amie's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Amie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amie 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 Amie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Amie. 54% of Amie men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Amie women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Amie were Mechanic and Housemaid.

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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
    54%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Mechanic
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Housemaid
    34%

What Amie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Amie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amie 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 319 immigration records available for the last name Amie. 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 253 military records available for the last name Amie. For the veterans among your Amie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amie lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Amie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Amie in 1962 was 38, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Amie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Amie 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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