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Amores Family History

Amores Surname Meaning

Spanish and Portuguese: nickname for a philanderer from amores (plural) ‘loves’ (see Amor).

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


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Where is the Amores family from?

You can see how Amores families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amores family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Amores families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Amores families living in Sussex. This was about 54% of all the recorded Amores's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Amores families in 1891.
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What did your Amores ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Amores. 75% of Amores 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
    75%
  • New Worker
    25%

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Census Records

There are 760 census records available for the last name Amores. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amores 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 925 immigration records available for the last name Amores. 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 55 military records available for the last name Amores. For the veterans among your Amores ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amores lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Amores life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Amores in 1964 was 70, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Amores 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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