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Amen Family History

Amen Surname Meaning

German: variant of the topographic name Ammen or Amend ‘at the end’. Altered form of Aman 1 a surname of German origin.

Walloon and French: nickname of a cantor who in chants specifically emphasized the word amen.

Arabic: variant of Amin.

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


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Where is the Amen family from?

You can see how Amen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Amen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 19 Amen families living in Merionethshire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Amen's in United Kingdom. Merionethshire had the highest population of Amen families in 1891.
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What did your Amen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Amen. 100% of Amen men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Amen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Amen. 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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There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Amen. For the veterans among your Amen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amen lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Amen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Amen in 1955 was 54, and 77 in 2004.

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