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Paham Family History

Paham 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: Baham, Parham, Laham, Pham, Ham, Papa, Palm, Alam, Adam, Rahm

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Where is the Paham family from?

You can see how Paham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paham family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Paham families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 3 Paham families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Paham's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Paham families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Paham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paham 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Paham. 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 6 military records available for the last name Paham. For the veterans among your Paham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paham lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1985, in the United States, Paham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Paham in 1976 was 68, and 81 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paham 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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