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Amanna Family History

Amanna 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: Manna, Lamanna, Amann, Mann, Hanna, Mannan, Anania, Manne, Menna

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Where is the Amanna family from?

You can see how Amanna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amanna family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Amanna families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Amanna family living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Amanna's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Amanna families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amanna 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 Amanna ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Conductor and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Amanna. 50% of Amanna men worked as a Conductor and 100% of Amanna women worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Conductor
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Amanna family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 518 census records available for the last name Amanna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amanna 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Amanna. 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 88 military records available for the last name Amanna. For the veterans among your Amanna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amanna lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Amanna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Amanna in 1966 was 72, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Amanna 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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