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Kham Family History

Kham Surname Meaning

Burmese (Shan and Chin): from a name element originally forming part of a compound personal name meaning ‘gold’. — Note: Since Shans and Chins do not have hereditary surnames this name element was registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US.

Cambodian: written ខាំ unexplained.

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


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You can see how Kham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kham family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kham families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Kham families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Kham's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Kham families in 1911.
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What did your Kham ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kham. 100% of Kham men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 194 census records available for the last name Kham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kham 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 225 immigration records available for the last name Kham. 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 54 military records available for the last name Kham. For the veterans among your Kham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kham lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2004, in the United States, Kham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kham in 1986 was 53, and 82 in 2004.

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