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Amarra Family History

Amarra 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: Marra, Amara, Gamarra, Abarca, Amari, Amaro, Marr, Barra, Amaral

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Where is the Amarra family from?

You can see how Amarra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amarra family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Amarra family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Amarra's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Amarra families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amarra 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 5 census records available for the last name Amarra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amarra 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Amarra. 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 35 military records available for the last name Amarra. For the veterans among your Amarra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amarra lifespan?

Average Amarra life expectancy in 1992 was 43 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Amarra 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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