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Amdor Family History

Amdor 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: Amor, Amador, Amdur, Amos, Alder, Astor, Ando, Amar, Amber, Ander

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Where is the Amdor family from?

You can see how Amdor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amdor family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Amdor families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Amdor family living in Berkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Amdor's in United Kingdom. Berkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Amdor families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amdor 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 Amdor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Amdor. 50% of Amdor men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Amdor women worked as a 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
    50%
  • Painter
    17%
  • Proprietor
    17%
  • Farm Operator
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Amdor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 696 census records available for the last name Amdor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amdor 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Amdor. 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 90 military records available for the last name Amdor. For the veterans among your Amdor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amdor lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Amdor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Amdor in 1965 was 76, and 96 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Amdor 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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