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Siam Family History

Siam Surname Meaning

Muslim: from Arabic ṣiyām fasting i.e. ‘observing the religious fast’.

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


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Where is the Siam family from?

You can see how Siam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Siam family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Siam families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Siam family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Siam's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Siam families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Siam 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 Siam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Siam. 50% of Siam men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Siam women worked as a Seamstress.

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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
    50%
  • Mechanic
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Siam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 439 census records available for the last name Siam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Siam 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 324 immigration records available for the last name Siam. 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 186 military records available for the last name Siam. For the veterans among your Siam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Siam lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Siam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Siam in 1965 was 76, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Siam

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Siam 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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