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Amana Family History

Amana 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: Amaya, Aman, Arana, Umana, Amano, Amara, Amann, Akana, Rana, Mann

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Where is the Amana family from?

You can see how Amana families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amana family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Amana families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Amana families living in Ohio. This was about 40% of all the recorded Amana's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Amana families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amana surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Amana ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Amana ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 389 census records available for the last name Amana. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amana 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Amana. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 82 military records available for the last name Amana. For the veterans among your Amana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amana lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Amana life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Amana in 1969 was 73, and 72 in 2002.

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