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Amas Family History

Amas Name 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: Amos, Damas, Ames, Amar, Mas, Aman, Almas, Ambs, Lamas, Aas

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Where is the Amas family from?

You can see how Amas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Amas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Amas families living in British Columbia. This was about 28% of all the recorded Amas's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Amas families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amas 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 Amas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Amas. 28% of Amas men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Amas women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Amas were Salesman and Laundress. .

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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
    28%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Truck Driver
    5%
  • Salesman
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    14%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Laundress
    8%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Amas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amas 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 372 immigration records available for the last name Amas. 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 986 military records available for the last name Amas. For the veterans among your Amas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amas lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Amas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Amas in 1966 was 71, and 41 in 2004.

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