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Momma Family History

Momma 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: Somma, Mumma, Mora, Cosma, Homme, Motta, Mota, Molla, Toma, Kozma

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Where is the Momma family from?

You can see how Momma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Momma family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Momma families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Momma families living in Kentucky. This was about 80% of all the recorded Momma's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Momma families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Momma 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 Momma ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

What Momma family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Momma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Momma 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Momma. 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 39 military records available for the last name Momma. For the veterans among your Momma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Momma lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1999, in the United States, Momma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Momma in 1975 was 49, and 88 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Momma 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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