Amlin Family History

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Amlin Name Meaning

Variant of German Amelung, Hamlin, or Hamelin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Amling, Hamlin, Hamlyn, Ameling, Emling, Camlin, Fallin, Ballin, Amen

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Amlin Family Origin

Where is the Amlin family from?

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You can see how Amlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amlin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Amlin families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 53 Amlin families living in Ontario. This was about 77% of all the recorded Amlin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Amlin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amlin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Amlin Family Occupations

What did your Amlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1881, a less common occupation for the Amlin family was Servant. The most common Amlin occupation in Canada was Farmer. 43% of Amlin's were Farmers. Farmer, Cabniet Maker and Chasseur were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Amlin.

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  • Farmer

    43%

  • Cabniet Maker

    14%

  • Chasseur

    14%

  • Servant

    14%

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Amlin ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Amlin Historical Records

What Amlin family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Amlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amlin census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Amlin. 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 Card

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

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Amlin Life Expectancy

What is the average Amlin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Amlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Amlin in 1963 was 67, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Amlin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Amlin 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.

Famous Amlin Family

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