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Ameter Family History

Ameter 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: Amster, Meter, Almeter, Peter, Alter, Meyer, Achter, Demeter, Amber

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Where is the Ameter family from?

You can see how Ameter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ameter family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ameter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Ameter families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Ameter's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ameter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ameter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ameter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ameter. 50% of Ameter men worked as a Salesman. .

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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 1940

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%
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Census Records

There are 282 census records available for the last name Ameter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ameter 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Ameter. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 53 military records available for the last name Ameter. For the veterans among your Ameter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ameter lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Ameter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ameter in 1971 was 86, and 83 in 2003.

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