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Amare Family History

Amare Surname Meaning

Ethiopian: from the personal name Amare which is interpreted as e.g. ‘he is handsome’ in the Amharic language.

— Note: Since Ethiopians do not have hereditary surnames this name was registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US.

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


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Where is the Amare family from?

You can see how Amare families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amare family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Amare families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Amare families living in Mississippi. This was about 67% of all the recorded Amare's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Amare families in 1880.
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What did your Amare ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Amare. 100% of Amare men worked as a Labor.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Labor
    100%

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Census Records

There are 223 census records available for the last name Amare. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amare 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Amare. 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 15 military records available for the last name Amare. For the veterans among your Amare ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amare lifespan?

Between 1996 and 1999, in the United States, Amare life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Amare in 1996 was 82, and 40 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Amare ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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