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Baalam Family History

Baalam 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: Ballam, Alam, Hallam, Balan, Bala, Barlas, Balsam, Balla, Bolam

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Where is the Baalam family from?

You can see how Baalam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baalam family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Baalam families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Baalam families living in Suffolk. This was about 45% of all the recorded Baalam's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Baalam families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baalam 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 Baalam ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Baalam. 100% of Baalam 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 Baalam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 616 census records available for the last name Baalam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baalam 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Baalam. 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 23 military records available for the last name Baalam. For the veterans among your Baalam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baalam lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1999, in the United States, Baalam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Baalam in 1989 was 51, and 69 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Baalam

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baalam 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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