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Ameris Family History

Ameris 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: Melis, Alexis, Meis, Amari, Ames, Merin, Maris, Moris, Ayers, Andris

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Where is the Ameris family from?

You can see how Ameris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ameris family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Ameris family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Ameris's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Ameris families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ameris surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ameris ancestors do for a living?

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

What Ameris family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 230 census records available for the last name Ameris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ameris 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Ameris. 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 Ameris. For the veterans among your Ameris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ameris lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2003, in the United States, Ameris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Ameris in 1985 was 85, and 69 in 2003.

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