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Orlam Family History

Orlam 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: Oram, Ram, Alam, Organ, Orman, Elam, Olan, Bream, Islam, Bolam

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Where is the Orlam family from?

You can see how Orlam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orlam family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Orlam family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Orlam's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Orlam families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Orlam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orlam 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Orlam. 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 8 military records available for the last name Orlam. For the veterans among your Orlam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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