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Wallam Family History

Wallam 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: Hallam, Dallam, Walla, Ballam, Allam, Kallam, Wollam, Wallar, Pallas

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Where is the Wallam family from?

You can see how Wallam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wallam family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wallam families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Wallam family living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Wallam's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Wallam families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wallam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wallam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wallam. 34% of Wallam men worked as a Farming. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farming
    34%
  • Painter
    34%
  • Operator
    34%
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Census Records

There are 873 census records available for the last name Wallam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wallam 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 Wallam. 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 92 military records available for the last name Wallam. For the veterans among your Wallam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wallam lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1981, in the United States, Wallam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Wallam in 1968 was 70, and 75 in 1981.

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