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Liham Family History

Liham 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, Lipham, Linam, Ham, Witham, Lian, Livas, Imam, Cham, Lipa

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Where is the Liham family from?

You can see how Liham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Liham family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Liham family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Liham's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Liham families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Liham 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 8 census records available for the last name Liham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Liham 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Liham. 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 3 military records available for the last name Liham. For the veterans among your Liham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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