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Jaama Family History

Jaama 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: Jama, Sama, Salama, Jamar, Rama, Lama, Oyama, Janca, Jacka, Lalama

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Where is the Jaama family from?

You can see how Jaama families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jaama family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jaama family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jaama's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Jaama families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jaama surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Jaama. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jaama 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Jaama. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Jaama. For the veterans among your Jaama ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jaama lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1988, in the United States, Jaama life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Jaama in 1984 was 69, and 80 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jaama 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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