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Amira Family History

Amira 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: Mira, Amir, Amara, Amiri, Mura, Mora, Taira, Amin, Arora, Kamiya

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Where is the Amira family from?

You can see how Amira families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amira family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Amira families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Amira's in USA. New York had the highest population of Amira families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amira 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 Amira ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Counter Man and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Amira. 34% of Amira men worked as a Counter Man and 100% of Amira women worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • Counter Man
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Cutter
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Amira family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 194 census records available for the last name Amira. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amira 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 277 immigration records available for the last name Amira. 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 78 military records available for the last name Amira. For the veterans among your Amira ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amira lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Amira life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Amira in 1964 was 77, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Amira

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Amira 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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