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Amrey Family History

Amrey 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: Amey, Airey, Arey, Acrey, Rey, Carey, Arney, Adney, Ames, Audrey

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Where is the Amrey family from?

You can see how Amrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amrey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Amrey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Amrey family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Amrey's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Amrey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amrey 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 72 census records available for the last name Amrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amrey 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Amrey. 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 33 military records available for the last name Amrey. For the veterans among your Amrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amrey lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Amrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Amrey in 1973 was 94, and 69 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Amrey 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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