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Azama Family History

Azama 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: Azuma, Sazama, Azam, Alam, Adam, Arata, Sama, Araya, Salama, Zara

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Where is the Azama family from?

You can see how Azama families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Azama family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Azama families living in Hawaii. This was about 89% of all the recorded Azama's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Azama families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Azama 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 Azama ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Azama. 50% of Azama men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Azama women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Azama were Farmer and Helper. .

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Helper
    40%
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Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Azama. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Azama 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 608 immigration records available for the last name Azama. 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 94 military records available for the last name Azama. For the veterans among your Azama ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Azama lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Azama life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Azama in 1965 was 75, and 65 in 2004.

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