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Amaki Family History

Amaki 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: Maki, Amari, Tamaki, Araki, Mari, Mak, Makin, Amaro, Aki, Adami

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Where is the Amaki family from?

You can see how Amaki families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amaki family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Amaki families living in Hawaii. This was about 83% of all the recorded Amaki's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Amaki families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amaki surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Amaki ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Servant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Amaki. 100% of Amaki women worked as a Servant. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%
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Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Amaki. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amaki 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 217 immigration records available for the last name Amaki. 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 25 military records available for the last name Amaki. For the veterans among your Amaki ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amaki lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Amaki life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Amaki in 1968 was 87, and 84 in 2000.

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