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Amram Family History

Amram 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: Abram, Akram, Avram, Ram, Alam, Adam, Arras, Imam, Amaral, Amar

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Where is the Amram family from?

You can see how Amram families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amram family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Amram families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Amram families living in Missouri. This was about 78% of all the recorded Amram's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Amram families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amram surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Amram ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Amram. 34% of Amram men worked as a Clerk. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 179 census records available for the last name Amram. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amram 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 337 immigration records available for the last name Amram. 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 60 military records available for the last name Amram. For the veterans among your Amram ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amram lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Amram life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Amram in 1963 was 82, and 59 in 2004.

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