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Nama Family History

Nama 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: Nam, Sama, Rama, Lama, Nava, Namba, Fama, Jama, Gama, Naman

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Where is the Nama family from?

You can see how Nama families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nama family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Nama families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Nama families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Nama's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Nama families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nama 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 Nama ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Nama. 100% of Nama men worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Laborer
    100%

What Nama family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 617 census records available for the last name Nama. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nama 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 285 immigration records available for the last name Nama. 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 106 military records available for the last name Nama. For the veterans among your Nama ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nama lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Nama life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Nama in 1969 was 87, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nama 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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