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Bambas Family History

Bambas 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: Barbas, Baba, Barlas, Damas, Barba, Barabas, Balas, Abbas, Ballas

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Where is the Bambas family from?

You can see how Bambas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bambas family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Bambas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Bambas families living in Norfolk. This was about 45% of all the recorded Bambas's in United Kingdom. Norfolk and 1 other county had the highest population of Bambas families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bambas 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 Bambas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tailor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bambas. 18% of Bambas men worked as a Tailor.

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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

  • Tailor
    18%
  • Owner
    18%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Carpenter
    12%

What Bambas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 645 census records available for the last name Bambas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bambas 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Bambas. 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 77 military records available for the last name Bambas. For the veterans among your Bambas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bambas lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Bambas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bambas in 1959 was 52, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bambas 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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