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Amyot Family History

Amyot Surname Meaning

French: variant of Amiot and in North America (also) an altered form of this. Compare Amyotte.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Amyot family from?

You can see how Amyot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amyot family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Amyot families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 5 Amyot families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Amyot's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Amyot families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amyot 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 Amyot ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Dairy Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Amyot. 27% of Amyot men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 40% of Amyot women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Amyot were Dentist and Dairy Farmer.

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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

  • Dairy Farmer
    27%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Lawyer
    14%
  • Dentist
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    40%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Typist
    20%
  • Dairy Farmer
    20%

What Amyot family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Amyot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amyot 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 595 immigration records available for the last name Amyot. 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 718 military records available for the last name Amyot. For the veterans among your Amyot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amyot lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Amyot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Amyot in 1959 was 58, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Amyot 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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