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Amita Family History

Amita 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: Mita, Arita, Aita, Smith, Amin, Kamiya, Mira, Arata, Mota, Amaya

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Where is the Amita family from?

You can see how Amita families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amita family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Amita families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Amita family living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Amita's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Amita families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Amita. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amita 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Amita. 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 10 military records available for the last name Amita. For the veterans among your Amita ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amita lifespan?

Average Amita life expectancy in 1993 was 73 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 Amita 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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