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Alamada Family History

Alamada Name 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: Alameda, Almada, Ahumada, Yamada, Hamada, Palamara, Almeda, Allman

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Where is the Alamada family from?

You can see how Alamada families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alamada family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Alamada families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Alamada family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Alamada's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Alamada families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alamada surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Alamada ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Pasteurizer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Alamada. 100% of Alamada men worked as a Pasteurizer. .

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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 1940

  • Pasteurizer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Alamada. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alamada 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Alamada. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 17 military records available for the last name Alamada. For the veterans among your Alamada ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alamada lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1999, in the United States, Alamada life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Alamada in 1978 was 75, and 71 in 1999.

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