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Erlam Family History

Erlam Surname Meaning

see Irlam.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Erlam family from?

You can see how Erlam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erlam family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Erlam families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 45 Erlam families living in Lancashire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Erlam's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Erlam families in 1891.
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What did your Erlam ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Erlam. 90% of Erlam 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
    90%
  • Housewife
    11%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Erlam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erlam 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Erlam. 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 124 military records available for the last name Erlam. For the veterans among your Erlam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erlam lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1997, in the United States, Erlam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Erlam in 1984 was 62, and 70 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erlam 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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