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Amaker Family History

Amaker Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Swiss German Amacker or Amacher.

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


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Where is the Amaker family from?

You can see how Amaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amaker family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Amaker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Amaker families living in Mississippi. This was about 67% of all the recorded Amaker's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Amaker families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amaker 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 Amaker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Amaker. 37% of Amaker men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Amaker women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Amaker were Carpenter and Bookkeeper.

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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
    37%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    20%
  • Saleslady
    16%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Bookkeeper
    12%

What Amaker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Amaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amaker 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Amaker. 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 337 military records available for the last name Amaker. For the veterans among your Amaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amaker lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Amaker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Amaker in 1950 was 48, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Amaker 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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