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Cligham Family History

Cligham 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: Clisham, Clapham, Higham, Brigham, Bigham, Lipham, Whigham, Witham

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Where is the Cligham family from?

You can see how Cligham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cligham family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Cligham families living in Texas. This was about 67% of all the recorded Cligham's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Cligham families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cligham 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 20 census records available for the last name Cligham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cligham 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Cligham. 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 1 military records available for the last name Cligham. For the veterans among your Cligham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cligham lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cligham 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cligham

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