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Mams Family History

Mams 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: Mars, Maus, Mas, Mamo, Iams, Mass, Mims, Tams, Mais, Maes

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Where is the Mams family from?

You can see how Mams families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mams family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mams families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Mams family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mams's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mams families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mams 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 Mams ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mams. 100% of Mams women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 999 census records available for the last name Mams. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mams 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Mams. 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 45 military records available for the last name Mams. For the veterans among your Mams ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mams lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Mams life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Mams in 1965 was 83, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mams 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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