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Amonett Family History

Amonett Surname Meaning

American French: variant of Amonette.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Amonett family from?

You can see how Amonett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amonett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Amonett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Amonett families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Amonett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Amonett families in 1891.
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What did your Amonett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Amonett. 45% of Amonett men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Amonett women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Amonett were Owner and Operator.

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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

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
  • Owner
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Operator
    50%

What Amonett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Amonett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amonett 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Amonett. 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 197 military records available for the last name Amonett. For the veterans among your Amonett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amonett lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Amonett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Amonett in 1962 was 71, and 70 in 2004.

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