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Shlam Family History

Shlam Name 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: Sham, Salam, Ham, Shan, Sala, Shah, Alam, Shaw, Salaam, Shim

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Where is the Shlam family from?

You can see how Shlam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shlam family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shlam families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Shlam families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Shlam's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shlam families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shlam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shlam ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Shlam ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Shlam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shlam 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Shlam. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 20 military records available for the last name Shlam. For the veterans among your Shlam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shlam lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Shlam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Shlam in 1963 was 70, and 82 in 2004.

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