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Amussen Family History

Amussen 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: Mussen, Asmussen, Musson, Munsen, Amsden, Amundsen, Austen, Mussey

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Where is the Amussen family from?

You can see how Amussen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amussen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Amussen families living in Utah. This was about 75% of all the recorded Amussen's in USA. Utah had the highest population of Amussen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amussen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Amussen ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Amussen ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 169 census records available for the last name Amussen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amussen 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Amussen. 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 58 military records available for the last name Amussen. For the veterans among your Amussen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amussen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Amussen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Amussen in 1963 was 38, and 81 in 2003.

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