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Mamas Family History

Mamas 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: Maras, Damas, Matas, Manas, Lamas, Malas, Magas, Tamas, Maas, James

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Where is the Mamas family from?

You can see how Mamas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mamas family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mamas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Mamas family living in Angus. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mamas's in Scotland. Angus and 1 other county had the highest population of Mamas families in 1851.
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What did your Mamas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mamas. 50% of Mamas men worked as a Proprietor. .

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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

  • Proprietor
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 372 census records available for the last name Mamas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mamas 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 236 immigration records available for the last name Mamas. 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 68 military records available for the last name Mamas. For the veterans among your Mamas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mamas lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Mamas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Mamas in 1968 was 74, and 92 in 2003.

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