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Pama Family History

Pama 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: Papa, Sama, Pala, Rama, Lama, Poma, Palma, Para, Fama, Jama

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Where is the Pama family from?

You can see how Pama families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pama family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pama families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 10 Pama families living in Manitoba. This was about 67% of all the recorded Pama's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Pama families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pama 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 Pama ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pama. 100% of Pama men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Pama women worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Pama family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 513 census records available for the last name Pama. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pama 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Pama. 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 271 military records available for the last name Pama. For the veterans among your Pama ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pama lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Pama life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Pama in 1967 was 57, and 71 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pama

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pama 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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