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Amsinger Family History

Amsinger 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: Basinger, Avinger, Singer, Auringer, Tysinger, Kesinger, Hassinger

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Where is the Amsinger family from?

You can see how Amsinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amsinger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Amsinger families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Amsinger family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Amsinger's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Amsinger families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amsinger 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 Amsinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Amsinger. 50% of Amsinger 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
    50%
  • Shoe Cutter
    50%

What Amsinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 303 census records available for the last name Amsinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amsinger 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Amsinger. 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 131 military records available for the last name Amsinger. For the veterans among your Amsinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amsinger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Amsinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Amsinger in 1963 was 72, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Amsinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Amsinger 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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