Amin Family History

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Amin Name Meaning

Muslim and Indian (northern states): from an Arabic personal name based on amin ‘trustworthy’, ‘faithful’, ‘honest’. Al-Amin ‘the trustworthy’ is an honorific title of the Prophet Muhammad. The term is used in combination with other words to form compound names: for example, Ru?h-ul-Amin ‘faithful spirit’ is an epithet of the Angel Gabriel mentioned in the Qur’an (26:193). Al-Amin (787–813) was the name of the sixth Abbasid khalif of Baghdad. In India, the name came to be used as a term denoting a government official concerned with investigation of land claims and revenue claims, collection of revenue, and land surveying.

Similar surnames: Amir, Aman, Yamin, Min, Agin, Amini, Wein, Sami, Savin, Amos

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You can see how Amin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Amin families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Amin family living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Amin's in the USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Amin families in 1840.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Amin Family Occupations

What did your Amin ancestors do for a living?

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Amin Historical Records

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Census Record
There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Amin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amin census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.
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Passenger List
There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Amin. 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 Card
There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Amin. For the veterans among your Amin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.
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Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Amin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amin census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search 1940's US census records for Amin

Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Amin. 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.

View all Amin immigration records

Draft Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Amin. For the veterans among your Amin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Amin Life Expectancy

What is the average Amin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Amin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Amin in 1963 was 70, and 68 in 2004.

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