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Kaham Family History

Kaham 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: Karam, Baham, Laham, Kahan, Ham, Kaba, Alam, Karas, Adam, Kazan

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Where is the Kaham family from?

You can see how Kaham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaham family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kaham families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1891 there was 1 Kaham family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kaham's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kaham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaham 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 128 census records available for the last name Kaham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaham 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Kaham. 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 10 military records available for the last name Kaham. For the veterans among your Kaham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaham lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1993, in the United States, Kaham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Kaham in 1966 was 51, and 70 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaham 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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