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Alamia Family History

Alamia Surname Meaning

Italian (Sicily): of Arabic origin possibly a descriptive nickname from al-ʿamyā (feminine of al-aʿmā ‘the blind one’).

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


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Where is the Alamia family from?

You can see how Alamia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alamia family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Alamia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Alamia families living in Texas. This was about 25% of all the recorded Alamia's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Alamia families in 1920.
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What did your Alamia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Alamia. 100% of Alamia men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 467 census records available for the last name Alamia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alamia 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 222 immigration records available for the last name Alamia. 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 142 military records available for the last name Alamia. For the veterans among your Alamia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alamia lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Alamia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Alamia in 1963 was 74, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alamia 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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