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Mamiya Family History

Mamiya 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: Kamiya, Maria, Amaya, Malina, Maia, Macina, Madia, Maita, Maya

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Where is the Mamiya family from?

You can see how Mamiya families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mamiya family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Mamiya families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mamiya's in USA. California had the highest population of Mamiya families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mamiya 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 Mamiya ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Mechanic
    50%
  • Gardner
    50%

What Mamiya family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Mamiya. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mamiya 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 412 immigration records available for the last name Mamiya. 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 59 military records available for the last name Mamiya. For the veterans among your Mamiya ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mamiya lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Mamiya life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mamiya in 1965 was 78, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mamiya

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mamiya 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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