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Yama Family History

Yama 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: Sama, Rama, Lama, Oyama, Fama, Jama, Gama, Yam, Yang, Hata

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Where is the Yama family from?

You can see how Yama families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yama family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Yama families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Yama families living in California. This was about 29% of all the recorded Yama's in USA. California had the highest population of Yama families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yama 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 Yama ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yama. 15% of Yama men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Gardner
    10%

What Yama family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 810 census records available for the last name Yama. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yama 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 520 immigration records available for the last name Yama. 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 283 military records available for the last name Yama. For the veterans among your Yama ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yama lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Yama life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Yama in 1965 was 67, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yama

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yama 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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