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Amcer Family History

Amcer Surname 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: Amber, Ammer, Amer, Asker, Alger, Anker, Alter, Hamer, Amor, Kamber

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Where is the Amcer family from?

You can see how Amcer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amcer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Amcer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Amcer families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Amcer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Amcer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amcer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Amcer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amcer 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Amcer. 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 2 military records available for the last name Amcer. For the veterans among your Amcer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Amcer ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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