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Irlam Family History

Irlam Name Meaning

from Irlam (Lancs) which is recorded as Irwelham in 1259. The place takes its name from the river Irwell + Old English hām ‘village homestead’. Some examples may belong under (2). from Earlham (Norfolk) which is recorded as Erlham in 1086. The place-name derives from Old English eorl ‘earl’ + hām ‘village homestead’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Islam, Dirlam, Ram, Alam, Elam, Imam, Bream, Bolam, Lam, Kram

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Where is the Irlam family from?

You can see how Irlam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Irlam family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Irlam families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 4 Irlam families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Irlam's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Irlam families in 1911.
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What did your Irlam ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Oil hardware Dealer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Irlam. 40% of Irlam men worked as an Oil hardware Dealer and 77% of Irlam women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Irlam were Insurance Agent and Weaver. .

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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 1939

  • Oil hardware Dealer
    40%
  • Retired
    20%
  • Incapacitated
    20%
  • Insurance Agent
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Incapacitated
    6%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Weaver
    3%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Irlam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Irlam 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 365 immigration records available for the last name Irlam. 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 314 military records available for the last name Irlam. For the veterans among your Irlam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Irlam lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Irlam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Irlam in 1964 was 80, and 65 in 2000.

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