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Chamara Family History

Chamara 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: Camara, Kamara, Chiara, Cambra, Chandra, Hamada, Camarda, Mcnamara

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Where is the Chamara family from?

You can see how Chamara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chamara family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Chamara families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 8 Chamara families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Chamara's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Chamara families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chamara 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 97 census records available for the last name Chamara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chamara 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Chamara. 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 8 military records available for the last name Chamara. For the veterans among your Chamara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chamara lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1992, in the United States, Chamara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Chamara in 1983 was 78, and 36 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chamara 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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