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Amsley Family History

Amsley 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: Ansley, Amsler, Ausley, Wamsley, Parsley, Mosley, Wansley, Hemsley

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Where is the Amsley family from?

You can see how Amsley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amsley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Amsley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 18 Amsley families living in Quebec. This was about 64% of all the recorded Amsley's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Amsley families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amsley 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 Amsley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Factory Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Amsley. 48% of Amsley men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Amsley women worked as a Factory Worker.

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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
    48%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Delivery Boy
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Factory Worker
    100%

What Amsley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Amsley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amsley 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 722 immigration records available for the last name Amsley. 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 188 military records available for the last name Amsley. For the veterans among your Amsley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amsley lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Amsley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Amsley in 1961 was 61, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Amsley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Amsley 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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