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Amedee Family History

Amedee Surname Meaning

French (Amédée); West Indian (in Haiti Amédée): from the personal name Amédée (from medieval Latin Amadeus from amare ‘to love’ + Deus ‘God’) which became current in France in the 15th century.

It has been borne by a succession of counts and dukes of Savoy, especially Amadeus (Amédée) VIII (1383–1451).

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


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You can see how Amedee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amedee family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Amedee families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Amedee families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Amedee's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Amedee families in 1891.
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What did your Amedee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Amedee. 39% of Amedee men worked as a Laborer.

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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%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Overseer
    12%
  • Miner
    8%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Amedee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amedee 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 249 immigration records available for the last name Amedee. 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 287 military records available for the last name Amedee. For the veterans among your Amedee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amedee lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Amedee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Amedee in 1952 was 67, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Amedee 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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