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Amoss Family History

Amoss Surname Meaning

English: variant of Amos.

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


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Where is the Amoss family from?

You can see how Amoss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amoss family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Amoss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 31 Amoss families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Amoss's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Amoss families in 1891.
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What did your Amoss ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Amoss. 43% of Amoss men worked as a General Labourer and 89% of Amoss women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Amoss were Boot shoe Traveller and Parlourmaid.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    43%
  • Dock Laboarer Heavy W
    29%
  • Boot shoe Traveller
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Parlourmaid
    12%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Amoss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amoss 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 396 immigration records available for the last name Amoss. 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 587 military records available for the last name Amoss. For the veterans among your Amoss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amoss lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Amoss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Amoss in 1954 was 53, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Amoss 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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