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Amax Family History

Amax Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Max, Amar, Aman, Amyx, May, Ma, Omar, Mao, Abad, Man

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Where is the Amax family from?

You can see how Amax families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amax family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Amax families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 3 Amax families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Amax's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Amax families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amax 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 Amax ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, House Wife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Amax. 100% of Amax women worked as a House Wife.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Wife
    100%

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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Amax. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amax 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Amax. 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 8 military records available for the last name Amax. For the veterans among your Amax ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amax lifespan?

Average Amax life expectancy in 1971 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Amax 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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