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Pames Family History

Pames 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: James, Ames, Papes, Eames, Pages, Hames, Sames, Games, Pamer, Pates

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Where is the Pames family from?

You can see how Pames families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pames family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Pames families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Pames families living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Pames's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Pames families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pames 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 Pames ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pames. 100% of Pames men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 239 census records available for the last name Pames. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pames 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Pames. 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 10 military records available for the last name Pames. For the veterans among your Pames ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pames lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Pames life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Pames in 1971 was 99, and 106 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pames 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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