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Ammeson Family History

Ammeson 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: Ammon, Amberson, Arneson, Acheson, Asleson, Jameson, Jamieson, Amison

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Where is the Ammeson family from?

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

What did your Ammeson ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Ammeson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ammeson 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Ammeson. 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 17 military records available for the last name Ammeson. For the veterans among your Ammeson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ammeson lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Ammeson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Ammeson in 1964 was 63, and 87 in 1997.

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