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Amison Family History

Amison Surname Meaning

English: patronymic from Amis or Ames meaning ‘son of Amice or Ami’.

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


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Where is the Amison family from?

You can see how Amison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Amison families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 7 Amison families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 23% of all the recorded Amison's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Amison families in 1911.
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What did your Amison ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Amison. 57% of Amison men worked as a Laborer and 31% of Amison women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Amison were Proprietor and Servant.

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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

  • Laborer
    57%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Proprietor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    31%
  • Clerk
    24%
  • Laundress
    16%
  • Servant
    16%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Amison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amison 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 304 immigration records available for the last name Amison. 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 487 military records available for the last name Amison. For the veterans among your Amison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amison lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Amison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Amison in 1958 was 21, and 67 in 2004.

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