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Mamay Family History

Mamay 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: Malay, Lamay, Maday, May, Maras, Madan, Sama, Maza, Damas, Kamal

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Where is the Mamay family from?

You can see how Mamay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mamay family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mamay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 17 Mamay families living in Lancashire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Mamay's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mamay families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mamay 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 Mamay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mamay. 100% of Mamay men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

What Mamay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mamay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mamay 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 247 immigration records available for the last name Mamay. 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 62 military records available for the last name Mamay. For the veterans among your Mamay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mamay lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2002, in the United States, Mamay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mamay in 1955 was 60, and 72 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mamay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mamay 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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