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Amada Family History

Amada 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: Amaya, Yamada, Hamada, Amado, Imada, Almada, Amara, Sada, Abad, Rada

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Where is the Amada family from?

You can see how Amada families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amada family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Amada families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Amada families living in British Columbia. This was about 57% of all the recorded Amada's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Amada families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amada surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Amada ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Fisherman was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Amada. 100% of Amada men worked as a Fisherman. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Fisherman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 882 census records available for the last name Amada. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amada 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 418 immigration records available for the last name Amada. 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 Amada. For the veterans among your Amada ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amada lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Amada life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Amada in 1963 was 69, and 90 in 2003.

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