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Amsdem Family History

Amsdem 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: Amsden, Ramsden, Amsel, Amsler, Amster, Amedee, Amadeo, Amidei

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Where is the Amsdem family from?

You can see how Amsdem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amsdem family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Amsdem families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Amsdem families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Amsdem's in USA. New York had the highest population of Amsdem families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amsdem surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Amsdem ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Amsdem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amsdem 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Amsdem. 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 8 military records available for the last name Amsdem. For the veterans among your Amsdem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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