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Laham Family History

Laham Name Meaning

Arabic (mainly from Lebanon and Syria): occupational name from laḥḥām ‘butcher’. This surname is found mostly among Christians.

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


Similar surnames: Latham, Baham, Lapham, Sham, Lanham, Adam, Wahab, Tham, Tatham, Rahim

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Where is the Laham family from?

You can see how Laham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Laham families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Laham family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Laham's in USA. New York had the highest population of Laham families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Laham surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Laham ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stitcher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Laham. 22% of Laham men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Laham women worked as a Stitcher. .

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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

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Machinist
    14%
  • Manager
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stitcher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Laham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laham 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 638 immigration records available for the last name Laham. 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 290 military records available for the last name Laham. For the veterans among your Laham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laham lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Laham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Laham in 1964 was 79, and 81 in 2004.

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