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Amadas Family History

Amadas 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: Vadas, Maras, Madan, Amaral, Ramadan, Amaya, Matas, Ladas, Yamada

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Where is the Amadas family from?

You can see how Amadas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amadas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Amadas families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Amadas families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Amadas's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Amadas families in 1911.
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What did your Amadas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Amadas. 100% of Amadas men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Amadas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amadas 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 Amadas. 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 1 military records available for the last name Amadas. For the veterans among your Amadas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amadas lifespan?

Average Amadas life expectancy in 1986 was 56 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Amadas 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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