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Ameer Family History

Ameer Surname Meaning

Muslim: variant of Amir

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


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Where is the Ameer family from?

You can see how Ameer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ameer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Ameer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Ameer families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Ameer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ameer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ameer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ameer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ameer. 100% of Ameer men worked as a 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

  • Clerk
    100%

What Ameer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 598 census records available for the last name Ameer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ameer 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ameer. 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 98 military records available for the last name Ameer. For the veterans among your Ameer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ameer lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Ameer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Ameer in 1959 was 67, and 73 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ameer 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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