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Amsterdam Family History

Amsterdam Surname Meaning

Dutch and Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name from the city of Amsterdam in the Netherlands.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Amsterdam family from?

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

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Amsterdam. 30% of Amsterdam men worked as a Salesman and 43% of Amsterdam women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Amsterdam were Musician and 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

  • Salesman
    30%
  • Manager
    15%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Musician
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    43%
  • Secretary
    29%
  • Housewife
    29%

What Amsterdam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Amsterdam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amsterdam 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Amsterdam. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Amsterdam. For the veterans among your Amsterdam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amsterdam lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Amsterdam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Amsterdam in 1954 was 55, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Amsterdam 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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