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Gagham Family History

Gagham 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: Gahan, Langham, Ingham, Latham, Barham, Lapham, Higham, Canham

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Where is the Gagham family from?

You can see how Gagham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gagham family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Gagham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Gagham families living in Warwickshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Gagham's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Gagham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gagham 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 116 census records available for the last name Gagham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gagham 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Gagham. 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 11 military records available for the last name Gagham. For the veterans among your Gagham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gagham lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1976, in the United States, Gagham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Gagham in 1971 was 79, and 77 in 1976.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gagham 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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