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Amsdell Family History

Amsdell 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: Ramsdell, Ramsell, Amsel, Ansell, Austell, Asbell, Adell, Amsden

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Where is the Amsdell family from?

You can see how Amsdell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amsdell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Amsdell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Amsdell families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Amsdell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Amsdell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amsdell 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 Amsdell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Amsdell. 100% of Amsdell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Amsdell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 981 census records available for the last name Amsdell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amsdell 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Amsdell. 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 86 military records available for the last name Amsdell. For the veterans among your Amsdell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amsdell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Amsdell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Amsdell in 1962 was 61, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Amsdell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Amsdell 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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