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Ghem Family History

Ghem 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: Rhem, Hem, Ghee, Ham, He, Helm, Chew, Chen, Shen, Hey

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Where is the Ghem family from?

You can see how Ghem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ghem family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Ghem families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Ghem families living in London. This was about 57% of all the recorded Ghem's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ghem families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ghem 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 232 census records available for the last name Ghem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ghem 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Ghem. 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 20 military records available for the last name Ghem. For the veterans among your Ghem 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 Ghem 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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