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Amrain Family History

Amrain 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: Amrein, Main, Amin, Drain, Train, Aman, Ammann, Arai, Frain, Rain

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Where is the Amrain family from?

You can see how Amrain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amrain family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Amrain families living in Maryland. This was about 67% of all the recorded Amrain's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Amrain families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amrain surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Amrain ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Amrain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amrain 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Amrain. 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 7 military records available for the last name Amrain. For the veterans among your Amrain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amrain lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1995, in the United States, Amrain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Amrain in 1974 was 93, and 52 in 1995.

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