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Amadi Family History

Amadi Surname Meaning

West African (Nigeria): from the Igbo personal name Amadi which is interpreted as ‘free-born’ or ‘free man’. Amadi is also short for Amadi-oha the name of the traditional Igbo god of thunder and lightning.

Italian (northern mainly Veneto): patronymic or plural form of Amado a variant of Amato. If the original accent is Amadì it is a variant of Amadio or Amadeo.

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


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You can see how Amadi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amadi family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Amadi families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 10 Amadi families living in Quebec. This was about 91% of all the recorded Amadi's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Amadi families in 1911.
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What did your Amadi ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Marine Fireman was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Amadi. 100% of Amadi men worked as a Marine Fireman.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Marine Fireman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Amadi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amadi 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 253 immigration records available for the last name Amadi. 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 57 military records available for the last name Amadi. For the veterans among your Amadi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amadi lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Amadi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Amadi in 1972 was 90, and 69 in 2004.

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