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Amans Family History

Amans Surname Meaning

variant of Aman with post-medieval excrescent -s. See Amand.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Amans family from?

You can see how Amans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amans family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Amans families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 3 Amans families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Amans's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Amans families in 1911.
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What did your Amans ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Amans. 44% of Amans men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Amans women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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
    44%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Farming
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Amans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amans 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 313 immigration records available for the last name Amans. 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 281 military records available for the last name Amans. For the veterans among your Amans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amans lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Amans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Amans in 1957 was 57, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Amans 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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