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Pamar Family History

Pamar 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: Jamar, Parmar, Amar, Pomar, Paar, Lamar, Hamar, Pamer, Lazar, Palmer

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Where is the Pamar family from?

You can see how Pamar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pamar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pamar families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1891 there was 1 Pamar family living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Pamar's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Pamar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pamar 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 Pamar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pamar. 34% of Pamar men 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
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Pamar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Pamar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pamar 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Pamar. 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 16 military records available for the last name Pamar. For the veterans among your Pamar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pamar lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2001, in the United States, Pamar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Pamar in 1994 was 54, and 62 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pamar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pamar 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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