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Mama Family History

Mama 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: Sama, Maza, Rama, Lama, Mara, Maia, Mata, Mamo, Maga, Maya

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Where is the Mama family from?

You can see how Mama families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mama family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mama families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1861 there were 4 Mama families living in Aberdeenshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Mama's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Mama families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mama surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mama ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mama. 38% of Mama men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Truck Driver
    25%
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What Mama family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mama. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mama 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 232 immigration records available for the last name Mama. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

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

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What is the average Mama lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Mama life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mama in 1975 was 81, and 68 in 2003.

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