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Charham Family History

Charham 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: Chatham, Chauhan, Clapham, Barham, Canham, Caram, Harpham, Chadha

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Where is the Charham family from?

You can see how Charham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Charham family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Charham family living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Charham's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Charham families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Charham 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 22 census records available for the last name Charham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Charham 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Charham. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Charham. For the veterans among your Charham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Charham lifespan?

Average Charham life expectancy in 1976 was 58 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Charham 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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