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Idam Family History

Idam 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: Ida, Adam, Imam, Dam, Eidam, Ham, Im, Ram, Day, Alam

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Where is the Idam family from?

You can see how Idam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Idam family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Idam families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Idam families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Idam's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Idam families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 217 census records available for the last name Idam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Idam 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Idam. 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 41 military records available for the last name Idam. For the veterans among your Idam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Idam lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Idam 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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