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Amorim Name Meaning

Portuguese: habitational name from any of various places called Amorim originally (villa) Amorini from the name of the estate owner.

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


Similar surnames: Amorin, Mori, Orum, Moron, Lamora, Morea, Ambriz, Amore, Morin, Amory

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Where is the Amorim family from?

You can see how Amorim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amorim family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Amorim families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Amorim family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Amorim's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Amorim families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amorim surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Amorim ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Amorim. 100% of Amorim 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 212 census records available for the last name Amorim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amorim 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 803 immigration records available for the last name Amorim. 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 26 military records available for the last name Amorim. For the veterans among your Amorim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amorim lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Amorim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Amorim in 1962 was 73, and 80 in 2004.

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