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Amway Family History

Amway 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: Alway, Anway, May, Amaya, Radway, Amar, Way, Gadway, Aman, Galway

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Where is the Amway family from?

You can see how Amway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amway family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Amway families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Amway families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Amway's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Amway families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amway 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 162 census records available for the last name Amway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amway 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Amway. 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 51 military records available for the last name Amway. For the veterans among your Amway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amway lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Amway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Amway in 1968 was 64, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Amway 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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