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Amelunke Family History

Amelunke 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: Amelung, Deluke, Melone, Hamelink, Meline, Greunke, Meinke, Menke

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Where is the Amelunke family from?

You can see how Amelunke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amelunke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Amelunke family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Amelunke's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Amelunke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amelunke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Amelunke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Amelunke. 100% of Amelunke 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
    100%
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What Amelunke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Amelunke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amelunke 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Amelunke. 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 31 military records available for the last name Amelunke. For the veterans among your Amelunke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amelunke lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Amelunke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Amelunke in 1965 was 75, and 69 in 2003.

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