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Amad Family History

Amad Name 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: Abad, Ahmad, Amar, Aman, Samad, Awad, Amado, Azad, Hamad, Asad

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Where is the Amad family from?

You can see how Amad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amad family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Amad families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Amad families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Amad's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Amad families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amad surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Amad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Amad. 100% of Amad 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 347 census records available for the last name Amad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amad 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 324 immigration records available for the last name Amad. 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 27 military records available for the last name Amad. For the veterans among your Amad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amad lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Amad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Amad in 1964 was 85, and 34 in 2001.

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