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Albam Family History

Albam 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, Alba, Alban, Allam, Allum, Abad, Albany, Albin, Adam, Akbar

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Where is the Albam family from?

You can see how Albam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Albam family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Albam families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Albam families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Albam's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Albam families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Albam 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 103 census records available for the last name Albam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Albam 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Albam. 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 Albam. For the veterans among your Albam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Albam lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Albam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Albam in 1971 was 89, and 86 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Albam 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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