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Amlaw Family History

Amlaw 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: Alam, Maw, Amar, Aman, Atlas, Allan, Law, Alan, Imlay, Aslam

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Where is the Amlaw family from?

You can see how Amlaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amlaw family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Amlaw families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Amlaw families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Amlaw's in USA. New York had the highest population of Amlaw families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amlaw surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Amlaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Amlaw. 45% of Amlaw men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Latring
    23%
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What Amlaw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 973 census records available for the last name Amlaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amlaw 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Amlaw. 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 161 military records available for the last name Amlaw. For the veterans among your Amlaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amlaw lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2003, in the United States, Amlaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Amlaw in 1947 was 35, and 67 in 2003.

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