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Amernick Family History

Amernick 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: Merrick, Bernick, Chernick, Wernick, Pernick, Mednick, Vernick

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Where is the Amernick family from?

You can see how Amernick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amernick family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Amernick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Amernick family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Amernick's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Amernick families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amernick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Amernick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, School Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Amernick. 100% of Amernick women worked as a School Teacher.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Amernick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amernick 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Amernick. 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 35 military records available for the last name Amernick. For the veterans among your Amernick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amernick lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1994, in the United States, Amernick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Amernick in 1966 was 74, and 64 in 1994.

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