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Adlam Family History

Adlam 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: Alam, Adam, Aslam, Allam, Allum, Hallam, Elam, Adler, Islam, Adami

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Where is the Adlam family from?

You can see how Adlam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Adlam family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Adlam families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 265 Adlam families living in Wiltshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Adlam's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Adlam families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Adlam 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 Adlam ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Adlam. 12% of Adlam men worked as a General Labourer and 78% of Adlam women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Adlam were Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duti.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    12%
  • Bricklayer
    10%
  • Gardener
    10%
  • Builders Labourer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    2%

What Adlam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Adlam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Adlam 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Adlam. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Adlam. For the veterans among your Adlam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Adlam lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Adlam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Adlam in 1944 was 34, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Adlam

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Adlam 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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