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Parlam Family History

Parlam 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: Parham, Pallas, Palm, Alam, Parola, Hallam, Palla, Barlas, Perla

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Where is the Parlam family from?

You can see how Parlam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parlam family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Parlam families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Parlam families living in Cumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Parlam's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Parlam families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parlam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Parlam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parlam 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Parlam. 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 10 military records available for the last name Parlam. For the veterans among your Parlam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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