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Ammen Family History

Ammen 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: Mammen, Almen, Hammen, Ammon, Ammer, Dammen, Ameen, Ommen, Amen

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Where is the Ammen family from?

You can see how Ammen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ammen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ammen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Ammen families living in Virginia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ammen's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Ammen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ammen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ammen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ammen. 42% of Ammen men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Ammen women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ammen were Laborer and Bookkeeper. .

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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
    42%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Lawyer
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ammen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ammen 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 239 immigration records available for the last name Ammen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ammen. For the veterans among your Ammen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ammen lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Ammen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Ammen in 1958 was 47, and 55 in 2004.

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