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Amavisca Family History

Amavisca Name Meaning

Basque: Castilianized form of Amabizka (see Amavizca ) found in Cantabria.

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


Similar surnames: Mariscal, Maresca, Maisch, Mavis, Abarca, Kalista, Amari, Anania

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Where is the Amavisca family from?

You can see how Amavisca families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amavisca family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Amavisca families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Amavisca family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Amavisca's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Amavisca families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amavisca surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Amavisca ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Amavisca. 63% of Amavisca men worked as a Farm Labor. .

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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

  • Farm Labor
    63%
  • Laborer
    38%
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Census Records

There are 470 census records available for the last name Amavisca. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amavisca 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 312 immigration records available for the last name Amavisca. 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 48 military records available for the last name Amavisca. For the veterans among your Amavisca ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amavisca lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2003, in the United States, Amavisca life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Amavisca in 1945 was 21, and 74 in 2003.

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