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Amand Family History

Amand Surname Meaning

French and Walloon and in some cases possibly also English (of Norman origin) Dutch or Flemish: from the Old French personal name Amand Amant Latin amandus ‘suitable to be loved’ the name of a 5th-century bishop of Bordeaux and several other Christian saints.

In England it was also used as a female personal name.

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


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You can see how Amand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amand family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Amand families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Amand families living in Glamorgan. This was about 32% of all the recorded Amand's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Amand families in 1891.
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What did your Amand ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Amand. 100% of Amand women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Amand. 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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There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Amand. For the veterans among your Amand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amand lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2002, in the United States, Amand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Amand in 1956 was 40, and 102 in 2002.

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