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Absolam Family History

Absolam 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: Bolam, Aslam, Abraham, Alam, Solar, Anselm, Islam, Abella, Sola

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Where is the Absolam family from?

You can see how Absolam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Absolam family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Absolam families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Absolam families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Absolam's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Absolam families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Absolam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Absolam ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Absolam. 100% of Absolam women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Absolam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 530 census records available for the last name Absolam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Absolam 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Absolam. 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 69 military records available for the last name Absolam. For the veterans among your Absolam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Absolam lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1996, in the United States, Absolam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Absolam in 1987 was 73, and 79 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Absolam

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Absolam 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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