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Amman Name Meaning

Americanized form of South German and Swiss German Ammann .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Ammon, Damman, Ammann, Alman, Arman, Aman, Amen, Auman, Hamman, Asman

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Where is the Amman family from?

You can see how Amman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Amman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Amman families living in London. This was about 65% of all the recorded Amman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Amman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Amman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Amman. 29% of Amman men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Amman women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Amman were Clerk and Housewife. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    34%
  • Maid
    23%
  • New Worker
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Amman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amman 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 830 immigration records available for the last name Amman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Amman. For the veterans among your Amman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amman lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Amman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1948. The average life expectancy for Amman in 1948 was 100, and 64 in 2004.

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