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Amyes Family History

Amyes Surname Meaning

see Ames.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Amyes family from?

You can see how Amyes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amyes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Amyes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 31 Amyes families living in Herefordshire. This was about 34% of all the recorded Amyes's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire had the highest population of Amyes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amyes 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 Amyes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Amyes. 86% of Amyes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    8%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Amyes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amyes 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Amyes. 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 121 military records available for the last name Amyes. For the veterans among your Amyes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amyes lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Amyes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Amyes in 1963 was 77, and 54 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Amyes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Amyes 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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