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Fedlam Family History

Fedlam 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: Elam, Fullam, Sedlak, Medlar, Kellam, Fedak, Ludlam, Flam, Felan

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Where is the Fedlam family from?

You can see how Fedlam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fedlam family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Fedlam families living in Bute. This was 100% of all the recorded Fedlam's in Scotland. Bute had the highest population of Fedlam families in 1871.
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Census Records

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

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What is the average Fedlam lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2003, in the United States, Fedlam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Fedlam in 1982 was 73, and 55 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fedlam 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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