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Amat Family History

Amat Surname Meaning

Catalan: equivalent of Spanish and Portuguese Amado and of 2 below.

French: from the personal name Amat from Latin Amatus ‘beloved’ (see Amato).

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


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Where is the Amat family from?

You can see how Amat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amat family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Amat families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Amat families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Amat's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Amat families in 1891.
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What did your Amat ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Amat. 100% of Amat 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Amat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amat 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Amat. 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 617 military records available for the last name Amat. For the veterans among your Amat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amat lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Amat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Amat in 1948 was 24, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Amat 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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