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Amily Family History

Amily 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: Emily, Mill, Amin, Hamill, Maly, Milz, Milk, Avila, Amir, Amory

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Where is the Amily family from?

You can see how Amily families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amily family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Amily families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Amily families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Amily's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Amily families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amily surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Amily. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amily 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Amily. 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 12 military records available for the last name Amily. For the veterans among your Amily ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amily lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1992, in the United States, Amily life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Amily in 1965 was 23, and 71 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Amily 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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