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Amante Name Meaning

Italian Spanish and Portuguese: nickname from amante ‘lover’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Amantea, Agate, Amarante, Monte, Amato, Galante, Amenta, Fante, Abate

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Where is the Amante family from?

You can see how Amante families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amante family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Amante families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Amante families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Amante's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Amante families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amante surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Amante ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Amante. 24% of Amante 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
    24%
  • Barber
    20%
  • Huckster
    20%
  • Salesman
    10%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Amante. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amante 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 736 immigration records available for the last name Amante. 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 232 military records available for the last name Amante. For the veterans among your Amante ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amante lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Amante life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Amante in 1953 was 55, and 73 in 2004.

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