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Amshay Family History

Amshay 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: Ramshaw, Ashby, Arshad, Afshar, Ashey, Ramsay, Foshay, Asay, Shay

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Where is the Amshay family from?

You can see how Amshay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amshay family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 3 Amshay families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Amshay's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Amshay families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Amshay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amshay 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Amshay. 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 110 military records available for the last name Amshay. For the veterans among your Amshay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amshay lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2003, in the United States, Amshay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Amshay in 1985 was 65, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Amshay 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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