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Amthauer Family History

Amthauer 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: Arthur, Thaler, Altvater, Althaus, Daunhauer, Schauer, Mauer

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Where is the Amthauer family from?

You can see how Amthauer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amthauer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Amthauer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Amthauer families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Amthauer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Amthauer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amthauer 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 Amthauer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Amthauer. 100% of Amthauer men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Amthauer women worked as a Saleslady.

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Amthauer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 288 census records available for the last name Amthauer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amthauer 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Amthauer. 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 46 military records available for the last name Amthauer. For the veterans among your Amthauer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amthauer lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2001, in the United States, Amthauer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Amthauer in 1976 was 78, and 87 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Amthauer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Amthauer 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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