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Amps Name Meaning

variant of Hamps with loss of initial H.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Amos, Apps, Ames, Camps, Ambs, Arps, Kamps, Amis, James, Kamp

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Where is the Amps family from?

You can see how Amps families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amps family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Amps families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 10 Amps families living in Louisiana. This was about 91% of all the recorded Amps's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Amps families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amps surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Amps ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Amps. 50% of Amps 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
    50%
  • Mechanic
    25%
  • Music Teacher
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Amps. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amps 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Amps. 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 700 military records available for the last name Amps. For the veterans among your Amps ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amps lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Amps life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Amps in 1968 was 44, and 84 in 2003.

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