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Amthor Name Meaning

German: topographic name from am ‘at the’ + tor ‘gate’ (Thor in the early modern spelling). The reference was generally to one of the gates of a city.

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


Similar surnames: Thor, Anthon, Arthur, Astor, Amacher, Thur, Amos, Athy, Ascher

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Where is the Amthor family from?

You can see how Amthor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amthor family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Amthor families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Amthor families living in London. This was about 54% of all the recorded Amthor's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Amthor families in 1891.
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What did your Amthor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleswoman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Amthor. 35% of Amthor men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Amthor women worked as a Saleswoman. Some less common occupations for Americans named Amthor were Waiter and Maid. .

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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
    35%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Waiter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleswoman
    43%
  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Maid
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Amthor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amthor 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 563 immigration records available for the last name Amthor. 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 797 military records available for the last name Amthor. For the veterans among your Amthor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amthor lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Amthor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Amthor in 1940 was 63, and 87 in 2004.

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