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Mamis Family History

Mamis 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: Manis, Matis, Malis, Maris, Mais, Mcamis, Samis, Mavis, Amis, Marie

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Where is the Mamis family from?

You can see how Mamis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mamis family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mamis families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 8 Mamis families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mamis's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mamis families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 423 census records available for the last name Mamis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mamis 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Mamis. 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 37 military records available for the last name Mamis. For the veterans among your Mamis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mamis lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Mamis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Mamis in 1965 was 74, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mamis 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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