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Amra Family History

Amra 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: Amara, Samra, Arra, Hamra, Ma, Mura, Mora, Bara, Taira, Amin

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Where is the Amra family from?

You can see how Amra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amra family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Amra family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Amra's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Amra families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amra 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 61 census records available for the last name Amra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amra 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Amra. 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 27 military records available for the last name Amra. For the veterans among your Amra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amra lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2000, in the United States, Amra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Amra in 1983 was 93, and 41 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Amra 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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