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Amsen Family History

Amsen 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: Amsel, Amsden, Aasen, Ameen, Amen, Allen, Olsen, Samson, Amin, Kampen

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Where is the Amsen family from?

You can see how Amsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amsen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Amsen families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Amsen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Amsen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amsen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Amsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amsen 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Amsen. 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 7 military records available for the last name Amsen. For the veterans among your Amsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amsen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1994, in the United States, Amsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Amsen in 1967 was 71, and 90 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Amsen 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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