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Padam Family History

Padam Surname Meaning

Sikh probably from Sanskrit padma ‘lotus’.

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


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

There are 58 census records available for the last name Padam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Padam 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Padam. 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 178 military records available for the last name Padam. For the veterans among your Padam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Padam lifespan?

Average Padam life expectancy in 1973 was 62 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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