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Amoss Family History

Amoss Name Meaning

English: variant of Amos .

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


Similar surnames: Amos, Foss, Arons, Amon, Amond, Lamons, Noss, Pross, Kross, Amis

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Where is the Amoss family from?

You can see how Amoss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amoss family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Amoss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 17 Amoss families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 49% of all the recorded Amoss's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Amoss families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amoss surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Amoss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Amoss. 32% of Amoss men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Amoss women worked as a School Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Amoss were Mechanic and Clerk. .

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Mechanic
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    30%
  • Stenographer
    30%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Amoss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amoss 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 396 immigration records available for the last name Amoss. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 587 military records available for the last name Amoss. For the veterans among your Amoss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amoss lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Amoss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Amoss in 1954 was 53, and 78 in 2004.

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