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Amslie Family History

Amslie 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: Emslie, Leslie, Ainslie, Amsler, Aslin, Amble, Amelio, Smilie, Smylie

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Where is the Amslie family from?

You can see how Amslie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amslie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Amslie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Amslie families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Amslie's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Amslie families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 201 census records available for the last name Amslie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amslie 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Amslie. 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 14 military records available for the last name Amslie. For the veterans among your Amslie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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