At what age do Amish typically get married? Typically, Amish young people marry in their early twenties, with most marriages occurring between the ages of 20 and 22 for women and 21 to 23 for men(Mook & Lestz, 1973, p. 405). This is somewhat younger than the average marriage age in the broader American population, reflecting the Amish emphasis on family formation and their distinct cultural practices. Psychologically we can understand this earlier marriage age as part of the Amish…

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