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Amuson Family History

Amuson 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: Amuso, Amison, Amason, Samson, Musson, Anson, Auton, Sampson, Muston

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Where is the Amuson family from?

You can see how Amuson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amuson family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Amuson families living in Kentucky. This was about 31% of all the recorded Amuson's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Amuson families in 1880.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Amuson ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Amuson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amuson 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Amuson. 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 3 military records available for the last name Amuson. For the veterans among your Amuson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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