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Eleam Family History

Eleam 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, Bleam, Alam, Leaf, Elias, Bleak, Lear, Beam, Bream, Elman

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Where is the Eleam family from?

You can see how Eleam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eleam family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Eleam families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 21 Eleam families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Eleam's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Eleam families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eleam 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 Eleam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Topper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eleam. 67% of Eleam men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Eleam women worked as a Topper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eleam were Labor and Operator.

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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
    67%
  • Labor
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Topper
    50%
  • Operator
    50%

What Eleam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 950 census records available for the last name Eleam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eleam 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Eleam. 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 105 military records available for the last name Eleam. For the veterans among your Eleam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eleam lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Eleam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Eleam in 1959 was 46, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eleam 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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