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Alaham Family History

Alaham 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: Laham, Abraham, Alam, Salaam, Clapham, Latham, Lapham, Braham, Oldham

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Where is the Alaham family from?

You can see how Alaham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alaham family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Alaham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Alaham families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 64% of all the recorded Alaham's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Alaham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alaham 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 55 census records available for the last name Alaham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alaham 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 Alaham. 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 4 military records available for the last name Alaham. For the veterans among your Alaham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alaham lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alaham 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Alaham

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