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Mames Family History

Mames 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: James, Mares, Ames, Mates, Eames, Manes, Hames, Mamer, Sames, Mapes

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Where is the Mames family from?

You can see how Mames families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mames family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mames families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 3 Mames families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mames's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Mames families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 750 census records available for the last name Mames. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mames 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Mames. 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 212 military records available for the last name Mames. For the veterans among your Mames ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mames lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1989, in the United States, Mames life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Mames in 1967 was 75, and 67 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mames 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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