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Cummgham Family History

Cummgham 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: Cummingham, Fulgham, Cumming, Cunningham, Burnham, Langham, Burcham

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Where is the Cummgham family from?

You can see how Cummgham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cummgham family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Cummgham families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Cummgham's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Cummgham families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Cummgham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cummgham 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Cummgham. 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 Cummgham. For the veterans among your Cummgham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cummgham 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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