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Headlam Family History

Headlam Surname Meaning

from Headlam (Durham) which is recorded as Hedlum about 1190. The place-name derives from Old English hǣð ‘heath’ + lēum dative plural form of lēah ‘wood woodland clearing’.

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


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Where is the Headlam family from?

You can see how Headlam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Headlam family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Headlam families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 42 Headlam families living in Yorkshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Headlam's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Headlam families in 1891.
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What did your Headlam ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Headlam. 60% of Headlam men worked as a General Labourer and 79% of Headlam women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Headlam were Bricklayer and V A D Nursing Member.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    60%
  • Bricklayer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Private Means
    11%
  • Teacher Retired
    4%
  • V A D Nursing Member
    4%

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Passenger Lists

There are 9,000 immigration records available for the last name Headlam. 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 443 military records available for the last name Headlam. For the veterans among your Headlam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Headlam lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Headlam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Headlam in 1966 was 48, and 67 in 2004.

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