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Amada Family History

Amada 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: Amaya, Yamada, Hamada, Amado, Imada, Almada, Amara, Sada, Abad, Rada

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Where is the Amada family from?

You can see how Amada families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amada family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Amada families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Amada families living in New Mexico. This was about 50% of all the recorded Amada's in USA. New Mexico and 1 other state had the highest population of Amada families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amada 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 Amada ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Practical Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Amada. 64% of Amada men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Amada women worked as a Practical Nurse.

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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
    64%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Porter
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Practical Nurse
    100%

What Amada family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 882 census records available for the last name Amada. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amada 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 418 immigration records available for the last name Amada. 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 55 military records available for the last name Amada. For the veterans among your Amada ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amada lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Amada life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Amada in 1963 was 69, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Amada 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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