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Amling Name Meaning

German: variant of Amelung .

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


Similar surnames: Amlin, Ameling, Emling, Alling, Arling, Warling, Lamping, Halling

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Where is the Amling family from?

You can see how Amling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amling family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Amling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Amling families living in Channel Islands. This was about 28% of all the recorded Amling's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Amling families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amling surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Amling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Amling. 39% of Amling men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Amling women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Amling were Proprietor and Farmer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Inst
    12%
  • Proprietor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Bookkeeper
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Amling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amling 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 376 immigration records available for the last name Amling. 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 659 military records available for the last name Amling. For the veterans among your Amling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amling lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Amling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Amling in 1962 was 49, and 64 in 2003.

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