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Amatt Family History

Amatt Surname Meaning

From the medieval female personal name Amot, a derivative of a shortened form of Amie + the diminutive suffix -ot.

Compare Amiet, Ames, and Amey.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Amatt family from?

You can see how Amatt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amatt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Amatt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 31 Amatt families living in Lancashire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Amatt's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Amatt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amatt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Amatt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Amatt. 95% of Amatt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    95%
  • Housekeeper
    6%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Amatt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amatt 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Amatt. 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 132 military records available for the last name Amatt. For the veterans among your Amatt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amatt lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1998, in the United States, Amatt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Amatt in 1962 was 87, and 79 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Amatt 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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