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Amorim Family History

Amorim Surname Meaning

Portuguese: habitational name from any of various places called Amorim originally (villa) Amorini from the name of the estate owner.

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


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Where is the Amorim family from?

You can see how Amorim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amorim family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Amorim families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Amorim families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Amorim's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Amorim families in 1891.
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What did your Amorim ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Amorim. 100% of Amorim 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%

What Amorim family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 212 census records available for the last name Amorim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amorim 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 803 immigration records available for the last name Amorim. 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 26 military records available for the last name Amorim. For the veterans among your Amorim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amorim lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Amorim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Amorim in 1962 was 73, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Amorim 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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