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Ams Family History

Ams 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: Amos, Ames, Ambs, Iams, Aas, Tams, Amo, Amy, Alms, Ems

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Where is the Ams family from?

You can see how Ams families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ams family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ams families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Ams families living in Ontario. This was about 70% of all the recorded Ams's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ams families in 1911.
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What did your Ams ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ams. 40% of Ams men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Ams women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ams were Farm Operator and Cook. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Farm Operator
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Cook
    34%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Ams. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ams 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 562 immigration records available for the last name Ams. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Ams. For the veterans among your Ams ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ams lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Ams life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ams in 1964 was 81, and 65 in 2004.

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