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Amshel Family History

Amshel 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, Fishel, Asher, Amsler, Amster, Cashel, Amsden, Rishel, Ansel

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amshel 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 46 census records available for the last name Amshel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amshel 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Amshel. 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 11 military records available for the last name Amshel. For the veterans among your Amshel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amshel lifespan?

Between 1945 and 1996, in the United States, Amshel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Amshel in 1945 was 37, and 96 in 1996.

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