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Amelang Family History

Amelang 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: Amelung, Ameling, Meling, Meland, Amling, Meng, Lang, Melin, Ashland

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Where is the Amelang family from?

You can see how Amelang families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amelang family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Amelang families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Amelang families living in Iowa. This was about 42% of all the recorded Amelang's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Amelang families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amelang surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Amelang ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleswoman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Amelang. 40% of Amelang men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Amelang women worked as a Saleswoman.

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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
    40%
  • Machinist
    20%
  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Manager
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleswoman
    100%

What Amelang family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 564 census records available for the last name Amelang. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amelang 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 178 immigration records available for the last name Amelang. 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 209 military records available for the last name Amelang. For the veterans among your Amelang ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amelang lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Amelang life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Amelang in 1963 was 74, and 87 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Amelang

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Amelang 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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