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Amifs Family History

Amifs 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: Amis, Amin, Amos, Ames, Avis, Aliff, Mis, Amir, Mies, Aries

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You can see how Amifs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amifs family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Amifs families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Amifs families living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Amifs's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Amifs families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Amifs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amifs 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Amifs. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Amifs. For the veterans among your Amifs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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