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Liam Family History

Liam Surname Meaning

Hokkien or Taiwanese form of the Chinese surname 粘 see Chan (7). alternative romanization of the Chinese surname 聶 see Nie (2).

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


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Where is the Liam family from?

You can see how Liam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Liam family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Liam families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Liam family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Liam's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Liam families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Liam 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 Liam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Liam. 100% of Liam men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 260 census records available for the last name Liam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Liam 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Liam. 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 32 military records available for the last name Liam. For the veterans among your Liam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Liam lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Liam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Liam in 1972 was 41, and 56 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Liam 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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