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Rham Family History

Rham Name 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: Ham, Ram, Cham, Sham, Rhem, Wham, Tham, Ream, Rhame, Roam

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Where is the Rham family from?

You can see how Rham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rham family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rham families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there were 3 Rham families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Rham's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rham families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rham surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rham ancestors do for a living?

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

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

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rham 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 304 immigration records available for the last name Rham. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 378 military records available for the last name Rham. For the veterans among your Rham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rham lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Rham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Rham in 1968 was 93, and 61 in 2003.

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