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Amschler Family History

Amschler 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: Ascher, Tischler, Amsler, Eschler, Mechler, Gaschler, Amacher

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Where is the Amschler family from?

You can see how Amschler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amschler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Amschler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Amschler families living in Worcestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Amschler's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Amschler families in 1891.
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What did your Amschler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Amschler. 60% of Amschler men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Amschler women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Renter
    20%
  • Foreman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Amschler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 581 census records available for the last name Amschler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amschler 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Amschler. 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 628 military records available for the last name Amschler. For the veterans among your Amschler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amschler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Amschler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Amschler in 1962 was 66, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Amschler 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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