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Amson Family History

Amson Surname Meaning

see Amison.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Amson family from?

You can see how Amson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Amson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 16 Amson families living in Ontario. This was about 31% of all the recorded Amson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Amson families in 1911.
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What did your Amson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Fils De Cultivateur and Clerk Store were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Amson. 28% of Amson men worked as a Fils De Cultivateur and 100% of Amson women worked as a Clerk Store.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Fils De Cultivateur
    28%
  • Labourer
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Clerk Store
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Amson. 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 380 military records available for the last name Amson. For the veterans among your Amson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amson lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2001, in the United States, Amson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Amson in 1951 was 51, and 85 in 2001.

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