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Maman Family History

Maman Surname Meaning

Jewish (from North Africa): from the Judeo-Arabic personal name Mamān of uncertain origin.

Muslim (West Africa mainly Niger): from the Muslim personal name Maman local (Hausa) variant of Muhammad.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Maman family from?

You can see how Maman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Maman families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Maman families living in Quebec. This was about 47% of all the recorded Maman's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Maman families in 1911.
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What did your Maman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Maman. 60% of Maman men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    60%
  • Plombier
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%

What Maman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 853 census records available for the last name Maman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maman 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 379 immigration records available for the last name Maman. 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 238 military records available for the last name Maman. For the veterans among your Maman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Maman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Maman in 1963 was 80, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maman 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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