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Giaham Family History

Giaham 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: Graham, Gilham, Gahan, Witham, Winham, Braham, Higham, Isham, Gillham

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Where is the Giaham family from?

You can see how Giaham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giaham family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Giaham families were found in USA in 1920, United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there was 1 Giaham family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Giaham's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Giaham families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 460 census records available for the last name Giaham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giaham 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Giaham. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 15 military records available for the last name Giaham. For the veterans among your Giaham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giaham lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Giaham 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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