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Amiden Family History

Amiden 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: Amidon, Amsden, Amidei, Heiden, Amin, Ramsden, Alden, Iden, Arden

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Where is the Amiden family from?

You can see how Amiden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amiden family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Amiden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Amiden family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Amiden's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Amiden families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amiden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 262 census records available for the last name Amiden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amiden 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Amiden. 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 36 military records available for the last name Amiden. For the veterans among your Amiden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amiden lifespan?

Average Amiden life expectancy in 1986 was 52 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Amiden 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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