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Belam Family History

Belam Surname Meaning

see Belham.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Belam family from?

You can see how Belam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belam family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Belam families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 21 Belam families living in London. This was about 47% of all the recorded Belam's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Belam families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belam 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 Belam ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Belam. 86% of Belam women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Tin Box Mechanic
    15%

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Census Records

There are 983 census records available for the last name Belam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belam 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Belam. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 162 military records available for the last name Belam. For the veterans among your Belam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belam lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Belam

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