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Laham Family History

Laham Surname Meaning

Arabic (mainly from Lebanon and Syria): occupational name from laḥḥām ‘butcher’. This surname is found mostly among Christians.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Laham family from?

You can see how Laham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Laham families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Laham families living in Yorkshire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Laham's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Laham families in 1891.
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What did your Laham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Laham. 67% of Laham 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
    67%
  • Domestic Servant
    34%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Laham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laham 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 638 immigration records available for the last name Laham. 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 290 military records available for the last name Laham. For the veterans among your Laham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laham lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Laham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Laham in 1964 was 79, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Laham 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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