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Callaham Family History

Callaham Surname Meaning

Irish: most probably an altered form of Irish Callahan influenced by the common element of English habitational names ham.

This surname is now rare in Britain and Ireland.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Callaham family from?

You can see how Callaham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Callaham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Callaham families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 20 Callaham families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Callaham's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Callaham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Callaham surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Callaham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Callaham. 100% of Callaham women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Callaham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Callaham 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Callaham. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Callaham. For the veterans among your Callaham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Callaham lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Callaham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Callaham in 1944 was 39, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Callaham 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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