Origins of the Alam surname
About the Alams
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Interesting facts about Alam
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Alam surname. The oldest one dates back to 1885.
What are the most common Alam first names?
Mohammed
Mohammad
Mary
Sarah
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Common jobs for Alams
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Alams in 1921
Silk Factory Worker
2
Appr Dressmaker
1
Carpenters Wife
1
Charwoman
1
Domestic Servant General
1
Common male occupations for Alams in 1921
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
3
Agricultural Labourer
2
Clerk At Colliery
1
Coal Miner
1
Coal Miner "hewer"
1
