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Blama Family History

Blama 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: Lama, Blaha, Slama, Blake, Black, Bara, Basa, Baba, Alam, Bala

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Where is the Blama family from?

You can see how Blama families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blama family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Blama families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Blama families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Blama's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Blama families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blama 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 74 census records available for the last name Blama. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blama 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Blama. 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 43 military records available for the last name Blama. For the veterans among your Blama ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blama lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Blama life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Blama in 1965 was 76, and 67 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blama 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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