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Colham Family History

Colham Surname Meaning

see Cullum.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Colham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colham family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Colham families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Colham families living in North Carolina. This was about 67% of all the recorded Colham's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Colham families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 234 census records available for the last name Colham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colham 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Colham. 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 22 military records available for the last name Colham. For the veterans among your Colham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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