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Garaham Family History

Garaham 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: Graham, Abraham, Markham, Barham, Farnham, Braham, Wareham, Harpham

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Where is the Garaham family from?

You can see how Garaham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garaham family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Garaham families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Garaham families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Garaham's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Garaham families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Garaham surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Garaham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Garaham. 100% of Garaham women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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What Garaham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 393 census records available for the last name Garaham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garaham 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Garaham. 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 28 military records available for the last name Garaham. For the veterans among your Garaham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garaham lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1979, in the United States, Garaham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Garaham in 1978 was 79, and 84 in 1979.

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