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Elham Family History

Elham 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: Elam, Pelham, Esham, Ham, Alam, Elias, Derham, Cham, Elman, Feltham

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Where is the Elham family from?

You can see how Elham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elham family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Elham families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Elham family living in Hampshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Elham's in United Kingdom. Hampshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Elham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elham 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 144 census records available for the last name Elham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elham 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Elham. 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 13 military records available for the last name Elham. For the veterans among your Elham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elham lifespan?

Average Elham life expectancy in 2003 was 72 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 Elham 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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