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Amesquita Family History

Amesquita Surname Meaning

Hispanic: altered form of Amézquita (see Amezquita) a surname of Basque origin.

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


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Where is the Amesquita family from?

You can see how Amesquita families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amesquita family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Amesquita families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Amesquita families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Amesquita's in USA. California had the highest population of Amesquita families in 1880.
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What did your Amesquita ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Amesquita. 70% of Amesquita men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Amesquita women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Amesquita were Section Laborer and Housework.

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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
    70%
  • Section Laborer
    30%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    60%
  • Housework
    40%

What Amesquita family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Amesquita. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amesquita 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 307 immigration records available for the last name Amesquita. 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 146 military records available for the last name Amesquita. For the veterans among your Amesquita ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amesquita lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Amesquita life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Amesquita in 1964 was 77, and 80 in 2004.

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