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Amamoto Family History

Amamoto 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: Yamamoto, Hamamoto, Iwamoto, Sakamoto, Okamoto, Nakamoto, Kawamoto

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Where is the Amamoto family from?

You can see how Amamoto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amamoto family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Amamoto families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Amamoto families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Amamoto's in USA. California had the highest population of Amamoto families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amamoto surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Amamoto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amamoto 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Amamoto. 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 40 military records available for the last name Amamoto. For the veterans among your Amamoto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amamoto lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1996, in the United States, Amamoto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Amamoto in 1968 was 78, and 76 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Amamoto 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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