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Anama Family History

Anama 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: Anaya, Anema, Azuma, Alam, Adam, Nam, Arata, Sama, Araya, Anania

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Where is the Anama family from?

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

What did your Anama ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Anama. 50% of Anama men worked as a Truck Driver. .

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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

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%
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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Anama. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anama 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Anama. 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 20 military records available for the last name Anama. For the veterans among your Anama ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anama lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Anama life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Anama in 1967 was 90, and 97 in 2003.

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