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Amota Family History

Amota 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: Mota, Mora, Amos, Arora, Arata, Rota, Amor, Motta, Ota, Mola

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Where is the Amota family from?

You can see how Amota families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amota family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Amota families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Amota family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Amota's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Amota families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amota surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Amota. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amota 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Amota. 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 12 military records available for the last name Amota. For the veterans among your Amota ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amota lifespan?

Average Amota life expectancy in 1979 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Amota 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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