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Am Family History

Am 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: Ham, Im, Ram, An, Nam, Kam, Alm, Lam, Sam, Cam

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Where is the Am family from?

You can see how Am families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Am family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Am families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Am family living in Northumberland. This was about 33% of all the recorded Am's in United Kingdom. Northumberland and 2 other counties had the highest population of Am families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Am surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Am ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Am. 55% of Am women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    55%
  • Incapacitated
    28%
  • Housewife
    19%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Am. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Am 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Am. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

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

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What is the average Am lifespan?

Between 1998 and 2004, in the United States, Am life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Am in 1998 was 85, and 82 in 2004.

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