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Amsot Family History

Amsot 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: Amyot, Amiot, Samson, Amos, Amor, Anson, Ast, Amsel, Ramson, Ammon

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Where is the Amsot family from?

You can see how Amsot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amsot family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 3 Amsot families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Amsot's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Amsot families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Amsot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amsot 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Amsot. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Amsot. For the veterans among your Amsot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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