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Ameise Family History

Ameise 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: Meise, Meis, Ames, Meese, Meisel, Meiser, Amedee, Zeise, Reise, Moise

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Where is the Ameise family from?

You can see how Ameise families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ameise family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ameise family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ameise's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Ameise families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ameise surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Ameise family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Ameise. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ameise 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 immigration records available for the last name Ameise. 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 3 military records available for the last name Ameise. For the veterans among your Ameise ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ameise lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1984, in the United States, Ameise life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Ameise in 1967 was 78, and 90 in 1984.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ameise 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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