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Amm Family History

Amm Name 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: Ramm, Hamm, Imm, Lamm, Camm, Damm, Kamm, Tamm, Alm, Emm

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Where is the Amm family from?

You can see how Amm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amm family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Amm families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 22 Amm families living in Quebec. This was about 65% of all the recorded Amm's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Amm families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amm surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Amm ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Amm. 60% of Amm men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Amm women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Farmers Son
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Amm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amm 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 732 immigration records available for the last name Amm. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Amm. For the veterans among your Amm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amm lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Amm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Amm in 1962 was 63, and 83 in 2000.

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