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Amit Family History

Amit 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: Amin, Amir, Smit, Amie, Amiot, Amis, Min, Smith, Amos, Amor

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Where is the Amit family from?

You can see how Amit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amit family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Amit families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Amit family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Amit's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Amit families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amit 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 Amit ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Amit. 100% of Amit women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Amit family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 208 census records available for the last name Amit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amit 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 178 immigration records available for the last name Amit. 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 45 military records available for the last name Amit. For the veterans among your Amit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amit lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Amit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Amit in 1974 was 88, and 49 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Amit 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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