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Pam Family History

Pam Surname Meaning

English: nickname (presumably for someone with big hands) from Middle English pa(u)me ‘palm of the hand; paw’. English: possibly a habitational name from a French placename.

The earliest records of the Naburn family ((de) Paumes) suggest an origin in a French placename not definitely identified but they may not be relevant to this name.

West African (Senegal): Tukulor name of unexplained etymology.

West African (Nigeria): unexplained.

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


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Where is the Pam family from?

You can see how Pam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pam family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pam families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 4 Pam families living in Ontario. This was about 24% of all the recorded Pam's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Pam families in 1911.
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What did your Pam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pam. 47% of Pam men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Pam women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pam were Carpenter and Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Carpenter
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Music Teacher
    25%
  • Cook
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Pam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pam 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Pam. 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 195 military records available for the last name Pam. For the veterans among your Pam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pam lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Pam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Pam in 1964 was 69, and 71 in 2004.

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