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Shacham Family History

Shacham 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: Shahan, Chatham, Statham, Sacha, Sachar, Meacham, Beacham, Shawhan

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Where is the Shacham family from?

You can see how Shacham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shacham family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Shacham families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Shacham family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shacham's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Shacham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shacham 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 22 census records available for the last name Shacham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shacham 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Shacham. 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 4 military records available for the last name Shacham. For the veterans among your Shacham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shacham lifespan?

Average Shacham life expectancy in 2001 was 50 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shacham 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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