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Bamus Family History

Bamus 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: Ramus, Baus, Bayus, Camus, Bafus, Bacus, Bemus, James, Bass, Baum

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Where is the Bamus family from?

You can see how Bamus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bamus family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Bamus families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Bamus families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Bamus's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Bamus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bamus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 230 census records available for the last name Bamus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bamus 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Bamus. 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 253 military records available for the last name Bamus. For the veterans among your Bamus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bamus lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1977, in the United States, Bamus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Bamus in 1965 was 89, and 66 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bamus 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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