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Mahama Family History

Mahama 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: Mahala, Mahana, Salama, Mahan, Maharaj, Malara, Lalama, Mahady

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Where is the Mahama family from?

You can see how Mahama families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mahama family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mahama families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Mahama family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mahama's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Mahama families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mahama 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 79 census records available for the last name Mahama. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mahama 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Mahama. 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 107 military records available for the last name Mahama. For the veterans among your Mahama ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mahama lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1996, in the United States, Mahama life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Mahama in 1971 was 79, and 53 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mahama 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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