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Chlam Family History

Chlam Surname 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: Cham, Ham, Chae, Alam, Chao, Cala, Elam, Cha, Islam, Bolam

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Where is the Chlam family from?

You can see how Chlam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chlam family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Chlam families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Chlam family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Chlam's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Chlam families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chlam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Chlam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chlam 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Chlam. 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 26 military records available for the last name Chlam. For the veterans among your Chlam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chlam lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Chlam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Chlam in 1974 was 70, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chlam ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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