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Origins of the Ames surname

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About the Ameses

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Where do most Ameses live?

In 1921, most Ameses lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Ameses

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 19,800 records for the Ames surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.

Who were Ameses most likely to marry?

Smiths

&

Browns

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Ameses.

What are the most common Ames first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Ames family members

Common jobs for Ameses

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Ameses in 1921
Dressmaker

118

Laundress

75

Living On Own Means

47

General Servant Domestic

41

Charwoman

39

Common Male occupations for Ameses in 1921
Bricklayer

97

Carpenter

78

Agricultural Labourer

65

General Labourer

65

Farm Hands

58

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