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Amma Family History

Amma 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: Alma, Gamma, Emma, Ammar, Amman, Ma, Ramm, Azuma, Amin, Apa

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Where is the Amma family from?

You can see how Amma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amma family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Amma families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 5 Amma families living in Suffolk. This was about 45% of all the recorded Amma's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Amma families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amma 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 Amma ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Amma. 100% of Amma men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 517 census records available for the last name Amma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amma 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 205 immigration records available for the last name Amma. 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 120 military records available for the last name Amma. For the veterans among your Amma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amma lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Amma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Amma in 1973 was 74, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Amma 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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