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Amass Family History

Amass Name Meaning

see Ames .

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


Similar surnames: Mass, Amoss, Moss, Grass, Bass, Mars, Masse, Wass, Amos, Glass

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Where is the Amass family from?

You can see how Amass families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amass family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Amass families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 3 Amass families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Amass's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Amass families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amass surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Amass ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Amass. 50% of Amass men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Amass. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amass 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Amass. 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 138 military records available for the last name Amass. For the veterans among your Amass ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amass lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Amass life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Amass in 1964 was 65, and 83 in 2003.

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