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Ealum Family History

Ealum 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: Palm, Allum, Baum, Alam, Lum, Ranum, Plum, Salm, Elam, Narum

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Where is the Ealum family from?

You can see how Ealum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ealum family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ealum families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Ealum families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ealum's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Ealum families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ealum 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 Ealum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ealum. 56% of Ealum men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farming
    23%

What Ealum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 880 census records available for the last name Ealum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ealum 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Ealum. 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 186 military records available for the last name Ealum. For the veterans among your Ealum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ealum lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Ealum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Ealum in 1958 was 40, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ealum 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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