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Edlam Family History

Edlam 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: Elam, Alam, Adam, Islam, Bolam, Lam, Elm, Sedlak, Edgar, Edman

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Where is the Edlam family from?

You can see how Edlam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edlam family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Edlam families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Edlam family living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Edlam's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Edlam families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edlam 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 Edlam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Edlam. 100% of Edlam men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Edlam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Edlam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edlam 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Edlam. 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 13 military records available for the last name Edlam. For the veterans among your Edlam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edlam lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1996, in the United States, Edlam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Edlam in 1981 was 64, and 80 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edlam 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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