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Amadon Family History

Amadon Surname Meaning

French (Puy-de-Dôme): from a derivative of the personal name Amat ‘beloved’. Compare Amidon.

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


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Where is the Amadon family from?

You can see how Amadon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amadon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Amadon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Amadon family living in Devon. This was about 50% of all the recorded Amadon's in United Kingdom. Devon and 1 other county had the highest population of Amadon families in 1891.
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What did your Amadon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Amadon. 30% of Amadon men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Amadon women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Amadon were Fireman and Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Proprietor
    10%
  • Fireman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Nurse
    23%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Waitress
    23%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Amadon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amadon 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 387 immigration records available for the last name Amadon. 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 521 military records available for the last name Amadon. For the veterans among your Amadon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amadon lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Amadon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Amadon in 1963 was 52, and 85 in 2004.

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