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Healam Family History

Healam 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: Healan, Helm, Alam, Hallam, Elam, Healey, Haslam, Healy, Hellem

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Where is the Healam family from?

You can see how Healam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Healam family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Healam families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Healam families living in Rutland. This was 100% of all the recorded Healam's in United Kingdom. Rutland had the highest population of Healam families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Healam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Healam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Healam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Healam 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Healam. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 33 military records available for the last name Healam. For the veterans among your Healam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Healam lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1998, in the United States, Healam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Healam in 1974 was 64, and 93 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Healam 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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