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Amander Family History

Amander 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: Mander, Mandel, Lander, Wander, Gander, Manser, Brander, Mader

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Where is the Amander family from?

You can see how Amander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amander family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Amander families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Amander families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Amander's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Amander families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Amander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amander 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Amander. 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 11 military records available for the last name Amander. For the veterans among your Amander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amander lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Amander 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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