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Amoo Family History

Amoo 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: Amos, Amor, Amon, Amo, Mao, Amin, Aho, Mo, Moy, Aro

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Where is the Amoo family from?

You can see how Amoo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amoo family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Amoo families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Amoo's in USA. New York had the highest population of Amoo families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amoo 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 103 census records available for the last name Amoo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amoo 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Amoo. 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 11 military records available for the last name Amoo. For the veterans among your Amoo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amoo lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1989, in the United States, Amoo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Amoo in 1973 was 70, and 84 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Amoo 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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