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Amantea Family History

Amantea Surname Meaning

Italian (mainly Calabria; Amantèa): habitational name from Amantèa in Cosenza province.

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


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Where is the Amantea family from?

You can see how Amantea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amantea family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Amantea families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Amantea families living in New York. This was about 15% of all the recorded Amantea's in USA. New York and 2 other states had the highest population of Amantea families in 1920.
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What did your Amantea ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Amantea. 29% of Amantea men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Amantea women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Amantea were Coal Loader and Operator.

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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
    29%
  • Cutter
    22%
  • Clerk
    22%
  • Coal Loader
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Operator
    50%

What Amantea family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 656 census records available for the last name Amantea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amantea 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 345 immigration records available for the last name Amantea. 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 348 military records available for the last name Amantea. For the veterans among your Amantea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amantea lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Amantea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Amantea in 1952 was 45, and 61 in 2004.

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