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Aamodt Name Meaning

Norwegian and Swedish (Åmot): topographic name for someone who lived by the confluence of two streams, from aa, å ‘stream’ + mot ‘meeting’. This is also a common habitational name in Norway, from any of the 40 or more farms so named.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Aamot, Mont, Alameda, Alamo, Lamont, Molt, Mort, Lamora, Kamradt

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Where is the Aamodt family from?

You can see how Aamodt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aamodt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Aamodt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Aamodt family living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Aamodt's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Aamodt families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aamodt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Aamodt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Aamodt. 48% of Aamodt men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Aamodt women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Aamodt were Manager and Housewife. .

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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

  • Farmer
    48%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Manager
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Maid
    17%
  • Housewife
    12%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Aamodt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aamodt 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Aamodt. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 644 military records available for the last name Aamodt. For the veterans among your Aamodt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aamodt lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Aamodt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Aamodt in 1953 was 25, and 71 in 2004.

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