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Amiet Family History

Amiet Surname Meaning

from the medieval personal name Amiot a derivative of Ami(e) + the diminutive suffix -ot. Compare Ames Amey.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Amiet family from?

You can see how Amiet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amiet family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Amiet families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Amiet family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Amiet's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Amiet families in 1891.
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What did your Amiet ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Hotel Telephone Operat and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Amiet. 100% of Amiet men worked as a Hotel Telephone Operat and 100% of Amiet women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Hotel Telephone Operat
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Amiet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amiet 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 182 immigration records available for the last name Amiet. 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 82 military records available for the last name Amiet. For the veterans among your Amiet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amiet lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Amiet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Amiet in 1967 was 89, and 73 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Amiet 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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