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Amistad Family History

Amistad 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: Austad, Ramstad, Smestad, Mostad, Distad, Alstad, Reistad, Kvistad

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Where is the Amistad family from?

You can see how Amistad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amistad family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Amistad family living in Kansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Amistad's in USA. Kansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Amistad families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amistad surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Amistad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amistad 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Amistad. 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 10 military records available for the last name Amistad. For the veterans among your Amistad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amistad lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Amistad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Amistad in 1964 was 82, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Amistad

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Amistad 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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