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Amrhein Name Meaning

German and Alsatian: topographic name for someone living by the Rhine river (German Rhein). In some cases a re-interpretation of Amrain see Amrein

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


Similar surnames: Amrein, Rhein, Schein, Hain, Thein, Mein, Dhein, Rein, Arpin, Althen

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Where is the Amrhein family from?

You can see how Amrhein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amrhein family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Amrhein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Amrhein family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Amrhein's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Amrhein families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amrhein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Amrhein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Amrhein. 16% of Amrhein men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Amrhein women worked as a Helper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Amrhein were Carpenter and Packer. .

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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
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    12%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Saleswoman
    12%
  • Packer
    12%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Amrhein. For the veterans among your Amrhein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amrhein lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Amrhein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Amrhein in 1955 was 41, and 72 in 2004.

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