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Mamey Family History

Mamey 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: Maxey, Matey, Mabey, Mazey, Amey, Lamey, Maley, Mamer, Maney, Macey

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Where is the Mamey family from?

You can see how Mamey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mamey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mamey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Mamey family living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Mamey's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Mamey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mamey 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 Mamey ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Machinist
    100%

What Mamey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mamey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mamey 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Mamey. 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 20 military records available for the last name Mamey. For the veterans among your Mamey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mamey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Mamey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mamey in 1964 was 57, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mamey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mamey 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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