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Amstin Family History

Amstin 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: Austin, Astin, Alston, Amin, Dustin, Aston, Abston, Mastin, Justin

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Where is the Amstin family from?

You can see how Amstin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amstin family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Amstin family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Amstin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Amstin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amstin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Amstin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amstin 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Amstin. 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 military records available for the last name Amstin. For the veterans among your Amstin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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