Baham Family History

Baham Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Bayham in Kent (near Tunbridge Wells) named in Old English with bēag ‘river bend’.

It signifies a location characterized by its geographical features.

The term hamm translates to ‘water meadow’, further describing the area.

This name reflects the historical connection between the landscape and the naming conventions of the time.

As such, Bayham is rooted in its natural surroundings and linguistic heritage.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Similar surnames: Braham, Barham, Basham, Isham, Benham, Ballam, Badham, Lapham, Parham, Tatham

5K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
884	Military Records
361	Immigration Records
4K	Census and Voter Lists
24K	Member Trees

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Where is the Baham family from?

You can see how Baham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Baham families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Baham family living in Manitoba. This was about 33% of all the recorded Baham's in Canada. Manitoba and 2 other provinces had the highest population of Baham families in 1911.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baham surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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What did your Baham ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Baham. 29% of Baham men worked as a Farmer and 31% of Baham women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Baham were Common laborer and Housemaid.

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Farmer

29%

Laborer

27%

Carpenter

Common laborer

Farmer

31%

Maid

24%

Servant

16%

Housemaid

16%

What Baham family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 4K census records available for the last name Baham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baham census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 361 immigration records available for the last name Baham. 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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Military Records

There are 884 military records available for the last name Baham. For the veterans among your Baham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baham lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Baham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Baham in 1948 was 37, and 57 in 2004.

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Baham Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Bayham in Kent (near Tunbridge Wells) named in Old English with bēag ‘river bend’.

It signifies a location characterized by its geographical features.

The term hamm translates to ‘water meadow’, further describing the area.

This name reflects the historical connection between the landscape and the naming conventions of the time.

As such, Bayham is rooted in its natural surroundings and linguistic heritage.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Where is the Baham family from?

What did your Baham ancestors do for a living?

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Farmer

29%

Laborer

27%

Carpenter

Common laborer

Farmer

31%

Maid

24%

Servant

16%

Housemaid

16%

What Baham family records will you find?

What is the average Baham lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Baham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Baham in 1948 was 37, and 57 in 2004.

Baham Family History

Baham Surname Meaning

35,000 record(s) for Baham

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What did your Baham ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

Top Female Occupations In 1940

What Baham family records will you find?

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What is the average Baham lifespan?

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Baham Surname Meaning

35,000 record(s) for Baham

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Where is the Baham family from?

What did your Baham ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

Top Female Occupations In 1940

What Baham family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Baham family history

What is the average Baham lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Baham family tree

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