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Namma Family History

Namma 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: Namba, Gamma, Ramm, Nam, Hamm, Sama, Lamm, Camm, Damm, Rama

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Where is the Namma family from?

You can see how Namma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Namma family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1871. The most Namma families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Namma family living in Roxburghshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Namma's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Namma families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Namma surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Namma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Namma 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Namma. 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 5 military records available for the last name Namma. For the veterans among your Namma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Namma lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Namma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Namma in 1966 was 63, and 90 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Namma 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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