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Mam Family History

Mam Surname Meaning

Indian (Kashmir): Malamasi Brahmin name literally meaning ‘uncle on the mother's side’ in Kashmiri. Cambodian: written ម៉ម unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Mam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mam family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mam families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Mam families living in Northamptonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mam's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Mam families in 1891.
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What did your Mam ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mam. 100% of Mam women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Mam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mam 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 403 immigration records available for the last name Mam. 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 351 military records available for the last name Mam. For the veterans among your Mam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mam lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2004, in the United States, Mam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mam in 1987 was 74, and 94 in 2004.

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