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Amme Family History

Amme 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: Hamme, Ammer, Damme, Alme, Emme, Aime, Lamme, Amie, Ramm, Amin

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Where is the Amme family from?

You can see how Amme families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amme family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Amme families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Amme families living in Oxfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Amme's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Amme families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amme 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 Amme ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Amme. 100% of Amme men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Amme family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 553 census records available for the last name Amme. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amme 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 240 immigration records available for the last name Amme. 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 211 military records available for the last name Amme. For the veterans among your Amme ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amme lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Amme life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Amme in 1963 was 74, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Amme 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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