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Muma Family History

Muma Name 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


Similar surnames: Duba, Muha, Puma, Tuma, Mura, Mula, Mudd, Muns, Mussa, Muno

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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 1911 there were 51 Muma families living in Ontario. This was about 84% of all the recorded Muma's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Muma families in 1911.
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.

What did your Muma ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Muma. 54% of Muma men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Muma women worked as a School Teacher. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    54%
  • Section Man
    16%
  • Butter Maker
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • School Teacher
    100%
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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 Canada, 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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