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Padams Family History

Padams 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: Adams, Adam, Vadas, Badami, Panas, Adami, Papas, Ladas, Paramo, Palas

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Where is the Padams family from?

You can see how Padams families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Padams family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 3 Padams families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Padams's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Padams families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Padams. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Padams 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Padams. 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 6 military records available for the last name Padams. For the veterans among your Padams ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Padams lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1980, in the United States, Padams life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Padams in 1969 was 65, and 82 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Padams 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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