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Muma Family History

Muma Surname Meaning

Altered form of Mumma a surname of German origin. Compare Mumaw. South African (Zambia): unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Muma family from?

You can see how Muma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muma family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Muma families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Muma families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Muma's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Muma families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Muma 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 Muma ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Muma. 20% of Muma men worked as a Farmer and 31% of Muma women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Muma were Road Work and Cook.

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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

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Manager
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Road Work
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    31%
  • Housewife
    24%
  • Housework
    16%
  • Cook
    16%

What Muma family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Muma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muma 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 373 immigration records available for the last name Muma. 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 706 military records available for the last name Muma. For the veterans among your Muma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muma lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Muma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Muma in 1957 was 33, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Muma 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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