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Amara Family History

Amara Surname Meaning

Italian (Sicily) Spanish and Portuguese: from the feminine form of Amaro.

Muslim (mainly Maghreb): unexplained.

Indian (mainly northern states): probably a habitational name from Amara village in Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir.

West African (Sierra Leone): unexplained.

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


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Where is the Amara family from?

You can see how Amara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amara family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Amara families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Amara families living in British Columbia. This was about 80% of all the recorded Amara's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Amara families in 1911.
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What did your Amara ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Amara. 39% of Amara men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Amara women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Amara were Mason and H.

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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
    39%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Mason
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • H
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Amara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amara 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 866 immigration records available for the last name Amara. 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 674 military records available for the last name Amara. For the veterans among your Amara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amara lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Amara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Amara in 1942 was 41, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Amara 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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