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Amann Family History

Amann Surname Meaning

South German and Swiss German: variant of Ammann.

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


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Where is the Amann family from?

You can see how Amann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amann family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Amann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Amann families living in London. This was about 46% of all the recorded Amann's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Amann families in 1891.
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What did your Amann ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Amann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amann 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Amann. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Amann. For the veterans among your Amann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amann lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Amann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Amann in 1951 was 65, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Amann 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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