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Amerata Family History

Amerata 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: Arata, Amenta, Murata, Camerota, Perata, Merta, Camarata, Kamrath

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Where is the Amerata family from?

You can see how Amerata families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amerata family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Amerata family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Amerata's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Amerata families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amerata 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 Amerata ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Amerata. 100% of Amerata women worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Operator
    100%

What Amerata family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Amerata. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amerata 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Amerata. 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 military records available for the last name Amerata. For the veterans among your Amerata ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amerata lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1997, in the United States, Amerata life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Amerata in 1983 was 69, and 82 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Amerata 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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