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Origins of the Amis surname

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About the Amises

We have a total number of 4481 records for people with the last name Amis.

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Where do most Amises live?

In 1921, most Amises lived in East.


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Interesting facts about Amises

How common is your surname?

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

We have 4,010 records for the Amis surname. The oldest one dates back to 1558.

Who were Amises most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Amis first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Amises

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

Common Female occupations for Amises in 1921
Dressmaker

24

General Servant Domestic

12

Charwoman

9

Pauper

9

Servant

8

Common Male occupations for Amises in 1921
Yeoman

33

Fisherman

32

Agricultural Labourer

31

Husbandman

26

Farm Labourer

23

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