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Mam Family History

Mam Name Meaning

Indian (Kashmir): Malamasi Brahmin name literally meaning ‘uncle on the mother's side’ in Kashmiri. Cambodian: written ម៉ម unexplained.

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


Similar surnames: May, Ham, Ram, Ma, Mao, Man, Max, Maw, Nam, Kam

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Where is the Mam family from?

You can see how Mam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mam family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mam families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Mam family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mam's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Mam families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mam 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 Mam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mam. 37% of Mam men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Mam women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mam were Clerk and Maid. .

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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

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Repairer
    11%
  • Clerk
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    34%
  • Waitress
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Maid
    23%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Mam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mam 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 403 immigration records available for the last name Mam. 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 351 military records available for the last name Mam. For the veterans among your Mam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mam lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2004, in the United States, Mam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mam in 1987 was 74, and 94 in 2004.

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