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Amro Family History

Amro Surname Meaning

Muslim (mainly Jordan and Egypt): from a variant of ʿAmru an early Arabic personal name related to Amir 2 and Omar

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


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Where is the Amro family from?

You can see how Amro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amro family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Amro family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Amro's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Amro families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amro 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 Amro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Salesgirl were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Amro. 100% of Amro men worked as a Farm Laborer and 100% of Amro women worked as a Salesgirl.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Salesgirl
    100%

What Amro family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Amro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amro 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Amro. 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 10 military records available for the last name Amro. For the veterans among your Amro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amro lifespan?

Between 1996 and 2000, in the United States, Amro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Amro in 1996 was 53, and 55 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Amro

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Amro 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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