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Amis Name Meaning

English (of Norman origin): variant of Ames .

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


Similar surnames: Amie, Amos, Avis, Ames, Aldis, Havis, Amy, Games, Aves, Ramig

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Where is the Amis family from?

You can see how Amis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Amis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 217 Amis families living in Norfolk. This was about 53% of all the recorded Amis's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Amis families in 1891.
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What did your Amis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Amis. 20% of Amis men worked as a Farm Labourer and 70% of Amis women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Amis were Retired and Old Age Pensioner. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Labourer
    20%
  • Incapacitated
    10%
  • Bricklayer
    7%
  • Retired
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    2%
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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Amis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amis 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Amis. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Amis. For the veterans among your Amis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amis lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Amis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Amis in 1942 was 24, and 78 in 2004.

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