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Bambam Family History

Bambam 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: Baba, Barba, Barbas, Balsam, Barham, Bomba, Basham, Namba, Ballam

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Where is the Bambam family from?

You can see how Bambam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bambam family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bambam families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Bambam families living in Ohio. This was about 83% of all the recorded Bambam's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bambam families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bambam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bambam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Milling Machine Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bambam. 100% of Bambam men worked as a Milling Machine Operator. .

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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

  • Milling Machine Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Bambam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bambam 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Bambam. 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 54 military records available for the last name Bambam. For the veterans among your Bambam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bambam lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1999, in the United States, Bambam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Bambam in 1974 was 52, and 75 in 1999.

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