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Pellam Family History

Pellam 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: Pella, Pelham, Kellam, Pullam, Pellum, Pallas, Hallam, Palla, Peller

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Where is the Pellam family from?

You can see how Pellam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pellam family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pellam families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Pellam families living in Cornwall. This was about 30% of all the recorded Pellam's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Pellam families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pellam 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 Pellam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pellam. 40% of Pellam men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Pellam women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pellam were Supervisor and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Supervisor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • House Work
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%

What Pellam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pellam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pellam 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Pellam. 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 210 military records available for the last name Pellam. For the veterans among your Pellam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pellam lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Pellam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Pellam in 1955 was 54, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pellam 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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