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Amlie Family History

Amlie 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: Amie, Amlin, Allie, Amin, Ali, Allis, Bailie, Agle, Hamlin, Amir

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Where is the Amlie family from?

You can see how Amlie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amlie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Amlie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Amlie families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Amlie's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Amlie families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amlie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Amlie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Amlie. 67% of Amlie men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Operator
    34%
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Census Records

There are 678 census records available for the last name Amlie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amlie 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 286 immigration records available for the last name Amlie. 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 77 military records available for the last name Amlie. For the veterans among your Amlie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amlie lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Amlie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Amlie in 1958 was 32, and 85 in 2003.

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