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Amith Family History

Amith 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: Smith, Amin, Kamath, Weith, Raith, Faith, Amir, Mitch, Mich, Mita

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Where is the Amith family from?

You can see how Amith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amith family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Amith families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 3 Amith families living in Banffshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Amith's in Scotland. Banffshire had the highest population of Amith families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amith 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 Amith ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Amith. 100% of Amith 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%

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Census Records

There are 933 census records available for the last name Amith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amith 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Amith. 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 373 military records available for the last name Amith. For the veterans among your Amith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amith lifespan?

Between 1997 and 2003, in the United States, Amith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Amith in 1997 was 17, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Amith

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Amith 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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