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Amaden Family History

Amaden 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: Amsden, Amadeo, Maden, Amadon, Madan, Mayen, Marden, Ramsden, Mader

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Where is the Amaden family from?

You can see how Amaden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amaden family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Amaden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Amaden family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Amaden's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Amaden families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amaden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Amaden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Amaden. 43% of Amaden men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Amaden women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Amaden were Truck Driver and Teacher. .

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Plumber
    15%
  • Mechanic
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%
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Census Records

There are 677 census records available for the last name Amaden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amaden 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Amaden. 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 233 military records available for the last name Amaden. For the veterans among your Amaden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amaden lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Amaden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Amaden in 1971 was 87, and 89 in 2003.

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