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Amonson Family History

Amonson 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: 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 1911 there were 2 Amonson families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Amonson's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Amonson families in 1911.
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.
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What did your Amonson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Amonson. 100% of Amonson men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    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 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 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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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Amonson 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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