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Amiot Family History

Amiot Surname Meaning

French: from a pet form of the Old French personal name Ami(s) or from a diminutive of the nickname Ami both meaning ‘friend’ (see Amy).

Compare Amiott Amyot and Amyotte.

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


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Where is the Amiot family from?

You can see how Amiot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amiot family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Amiot families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 118 Amiot families living in Quebec. This was about 98% of all the recorded Amiot's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Amiot families in 1911.
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What did your Amiot ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier and Ouvrier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Amiot. 38% of Amiot men worked as a Journalier and 50% of Amiot women worked as an Ouvrier. Some less common occupations for Americans named Amiot were Revenue and Oprateur.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    38%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Menuisier
    13%
  • Revenue
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Ouvrier
    50%
  • Oprateur
    50%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Amiot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amiot 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 767 immigration records available for the last name Amiot. 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 422 military records available for the last name Amiot. For the veterans among your Amiot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amiot lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Amiot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Amiot in 1950 was 28, and 87 in 2004.

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