Amsel Family History

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Amsel Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): patronymic from the Yiddish personal name Amsl, from German Anselm (see Anselmo). German: from Amsel ‘(European) blackbird’ (a bird related to the American robin), hence either a nickname for someone fond of singing or an occupational name for a bird catcher.

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


Similar surnames: Kusel, Appel, Hamel, Amsler, Axel, Angel, Apfel, Apel, Aubel, Samuel

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Amsel Family Origin

Where is the Amsel family from?

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You can see how Amsel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amsel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Amsel families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Amsel families living in British Columbia. This was about 60% of all the recorded Amsel's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Amsel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amsel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Amsel Family Occupations

What did your Amsel ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Merchant and At Home were the top reported jobs for men and women in the CA named Amsel. 50% of Amsel men worked as a Merchant

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Top Male Occupations in 1921

  • Merchant
    50%
  • Traveller
    50%

Top Female Occupations in 1921

  • At Home
    100%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Amsel Historical Records

What Amsel family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Amsel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amsel 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 806 immigration records available for the last name Amsel. 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 189 military records available for the last name Amsel. For the veterans among your Amsel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Amsel Life Expectancy

What is the average Amsel lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Amsel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Amsel in 1961 was 63, and 85 in 2004.

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