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Amonson Family History

Amonson Name 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: Aronson, Monson, Tronson, Anson, Manson, Antonson, Salmonson, Monzon

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Where is the Amonson family from?

You can see how Amonson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amonson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Amonson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 6 Amonson families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Amonson's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Amonson families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amonson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Amonson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Amonson. 25% of Amonson men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Amonson women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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
    25%
  • Doctor
    13%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
  • Buyer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Amonson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amonson 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Amonson. 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 125 military records available for the last name Amonson. For the veterans among your Amonson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amonson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Amonson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Amonson in 1963 was 66, and 84 in 2002.

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