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Ammerton Family History

Ammerton 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: Alderton, Allerton, Summerton, Lamberton, Amberson, Merton, Anderton

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Where is the Ammerton family from?

You can see how Ammerton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ammerton family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Ammerton family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ammerton's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ammerton families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Ammerton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ammerton 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 Ammerton. 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 3 military records available for the last name Ammerton. For the veterans among your Ammerton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ammerton lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ammerton 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ammerton

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