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Yalam Family History

Yalam 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: Alam, Salam, Palm, Sala, Adam, Hallam, Balan, Bala, Salaam, Lala

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Where is the Yalam family from?

You can see how Yalam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yalam family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Yalam family living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Yalam's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Yalam families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yalam 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 Yalam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Yalam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yalam 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Yalam. 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 military records available for the last name Yalam. For the veterans among your Yalam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yalam lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1992, in the United States, Yalam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Yalam in 1973 was 69, and 77 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yalam

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yalam 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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