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Amateis Family History

Amateis 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: Matis, Mates, Mathis, Mattis, Matheis, Mateos, Mateus, Matteis, Gates

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Where is the Amateis family from?

You can see how Amateis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amateis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Amateis families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Amateis's in USA. New York had the highest population of Amateis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amateis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Amateis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Amateis. 50% of Amateis men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Hired Hand
    50%

What Amateis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Amateis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amateis 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Amateis. 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 42 military records available for the last name Amateis. For the veterans among your Amateis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amateis lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Amateis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Amateis in 1965 was 57, and 87 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Amateis 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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