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Bambara Family History

Bambara Surname 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: Barbara, Bombara, Kamara, Barbaro, Barbary, Basara, Barbera, Bamberg

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Where is the Bambara family from?

You can see how Bambara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bambara family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Bambara families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Bambara family living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bambara's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Bambara families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bambara surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bambara ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Barber was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bambara. 67% of Bambara men worked as a Barber.

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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

  • Barber
    67%
  • Plumber
    34%

What Bambara family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 596 census records available for the last name Bambara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bambara 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 299 immigration records available for the last name Bambara. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 108 military records available for the last name Bambara. For the veterans among your Bambara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bambara lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2003, in the United States, Bambara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Bambara in 1945 was 55, and 59 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bambara

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bambara ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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