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Amann Family History

Amann Surname Meaning

South German and Swiss German: variant of Ammann.

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


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Where is the Amann family from?

You can see how Amann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amann family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Amann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Amann family living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Amann's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Amann families in 1911.
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What did your Amann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Amann. 12% of Amann men worked as a Laborer and 21% of Amann women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Amann were Clerk and Housework.

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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
    12%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    21%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Waitress
    7%
  • Housework
    6%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Amann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amann 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Amann. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Amann. For the veterans among your Amann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amann lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Amann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Amann in 1951 was 65, and 83 in 2004.

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