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Usam Family History

Usam 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: Sam, Busam, Uram, Ham, Ram, Say, Rusak, Alam, Adam, Sa

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Where is the Usam family from?

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

There are 55 census records available for the last name Usam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Usam 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Usam. 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 6 military records available for the last name Usam. For the veterans among your Usam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Usam lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1977, in the United States, Usam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Usam in 1969 was 76, and 60 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Usam 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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