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Amlin Family History

Amlin Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Amling or of French Hamlin or Hamelin.

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


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Where is the Amlin family from?

You can see how Amlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amlin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Amlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Amlin families living in Warwickshire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Amlin's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Amlin families in 1891.
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What did your Amlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Amlin. 29% of Amlin men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Amlin women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Amlin were Carpenter Helper and Seamstress.

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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
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Carpenter Helper
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Seamstress
    40%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Amlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amlin 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Amlin. 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 327 military records available for the last name Amlin. For the veterans among your Amlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amlin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Amlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Amlin in 1963 was 67, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Amlin 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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