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Amstay Family History

Amstay 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: Anstey, Austad, Ramstad, Amster, Asta, Mcstay, Alstad, Ramsay, Estay

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Where is the Amstay family from?

You can see how Amstay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amstay family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Amstay families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Amstay families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Amstay's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Amstay families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Amstay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amstay 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 Amstay. 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 Amstay. For the veterans among your Amstay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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