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Amadis Family History

Amadis 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: Amadio, Amari, Manis, Matis, Abadie, Paradis, Malis, Maris, Madia

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Where is the Amadis family from?

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

What did your Amadis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor and Salesgirl were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Amadis. 43% of Amadis men worked as a Labor and 34% of Amadis women worked as a Salesgirl. Some less common occupations for Americans named Amadis were New Worker and Operator. .

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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

  • Labor
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • New Worker
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Salesgirl
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%
  • Operator
    34%
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Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Amadis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amadis 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Amadis. 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 18 military records available for the last name Amadis. For the veterans among your Amadis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amadis lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2002, in the United States, Amadis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Amadis in 1983 was 32, and 63 in 2002.

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