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Amian Family History

Amian 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: Damian, Amin, Aman, Mian, Arian, Amman, Min, Adrian, Man, Fabian

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Where is the Amian family from?

You can see how Amian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amian family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Amian families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Amian family living in Alaska. This was about 50% of all the recorded Amian's in USA. Alaska and 1 other state had the highest population of Amian families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amian surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Amian ancestors do for a living?

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

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Amian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amian 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Amian. 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 31 military records available for the last name Amian. For the veterans among your Amian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amian lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Amian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Amian in 1971 was 54, and 58 in 2003.

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