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Earlam Family History

Earlam Surname Meaning

see Irlam.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Earlam family from?

You can see how Earlam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Earlam family name was found in the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1911. The most Earlam families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 152 Earlam families living in Cheshire. This was about 66% of all the recorded Earlam's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Earlam families in 1891.
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What did your Earlam ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Earlam. 85% of Earlam 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
    85%
  • Household Duties
    4%
  • Household
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%

What Earlam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Earlam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Earlam 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 235 immigration records available for the last name Earlam. 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 179 military records available for the last name Earlam. For the veterans among your Earlam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Earlam lifespan?

Average Earlam life expectancy in 1974 was 73 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Earlam 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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