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Amyx Family History

Amyx Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Ammich: from a shortened and altered form of the personal name Emmerich . Compare Emig .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Amy, Ames, Lamy, Amey, Mox, Amon, Amie, Ary, Acy, Alix

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Where is the Amyx family from?

You can see how Amyx families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amyx family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Amyx families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 52 Amyx families living in Kentucky. This was about 52% of all the recorded Amyx's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Amyx families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amyx surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Amyx ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Amyx. 42% of Amyx men worked as a Farmer and 47% of Amyx women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Amyx were Salesman and Teacher. .

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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

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    47%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Housemaid
    20%
  • Teacher
    14%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Amyx. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amyx 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Amyx. 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 582 military records available for the last name Amyx. For the veterans among your Amyx ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amyx lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Amyx life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Amyx in 1956 was 44, and 81 in 2004.

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