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Amena Family History

Amena 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: Avena, Agena, Arena, Ament, Amend, Amenta, Mena, Amen, Meng, Amin

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Where is the Amena family from?

You can see how Amena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amena family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Amena families living in Florida. This was about 55% of all the recorded Amena's in USA. Florida had the highest population of Amena families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amena surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Amena ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Amena. 67% of Amena men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    67%
  • Carpenter
    34%

What Amena family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 358 census records available for the last name Amena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amena 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Amena. 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 17 military records available for the last name Amena. For the veterans among your Amena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amena lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Amena life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Amena in 1972 was 64, and 87 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Amena

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Amena 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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