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Amshe Family History

Amshe 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: Ashe, Ash, Amsel, Asher, Amsler, Amster, Amble, Amore, Aase, Amsden

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Where is the Amshe family from?

You can see how Amshe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amshe family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Amshe families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 3 Amshe families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Amshe's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Amshe families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Amshe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amshe 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Amshe. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Amshe. For the veterans among your Amshe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amshe lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Amshe 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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