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Ammel Family History

Ammel 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: Amsel, Gammel, Rammel, Ammer, Hammel, Armel, Immel, Emmel, Amiel

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Where is the Ammel family from?

You can see how Ammel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ammel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ammel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Ammel families living in Missouri. This was about 29% of all the recorded Ammel's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Ammel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ammel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ammel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ammel. 78% of Ammel men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ammel women worked as a Housewife. .

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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
    78%
  • Laborer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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What Ammel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 854 census records available for the last name Ammel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ammel 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Ammel. 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 201 military records available for the last name Ammel. For the veterans among your Ammel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ammel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ammel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Ammel in 1963 was 72, and 81 in 2004.

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