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Yamas Family History

Yamas 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: Damas, Lamas, Tamas, James, Karas, Vadas, Amos, Maras, Faas, Sama

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Where is the Yamas family from?

You can see how Yamas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yamas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Yamas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Yamas family living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Yamas's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Yamas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yamas 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 242 census records available for the last name Yamas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yamas 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Yamas. 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 41 military records available for the last name Yamas. For the veterans among your Yamas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yamas lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Yamas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Yamas in 1969 was 67, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yamas 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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