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Pampa Family History

Pampa 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, Pappa, Campa, Pompa, Lampa, Kampa, Kamp, Apa, Palla, Sama

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Where is the Pampa family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pampa. 37% of Pampa 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
    37%
  • Farm Laborer
    28%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Carpenter
    19%

What Pampa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 234 census records available for the last name Pampa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pampa 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Pampa. 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 33 military records available for the last name Pampa. For the veterans among your Pampa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pampa lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1993, in the United States, Pampa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Pampa in 1985 was 66, and 88 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pampa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pampa 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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