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Calliham Name Meaning

Altered form of Irish Callahan influenced by the common element found in English habitational names -ham. Compare Callaham .

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


Similar surnames: Callaham, Callihan, Gillham, Calligan, Callahan, Clisham, Canham

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Where is the Calliham family from?

You can see how Calliham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calliham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Calliham families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Calliham families living in Virginia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Calliham's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Calliham families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Calliham surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Calliham ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Woman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Calliham. 32% of Calliham men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Calliham women worked as a House Woman. Some less common occupations for Americans named Calliham were Farm Operator and Merchant. .

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Farm Operator
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Woman
    50%
  • Merchant
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Calliham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calliham 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Calliham. 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 337 military records available for the last name Calliham. For the veterans among your Calliham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Calliham lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Calliham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Calliham in 1962 was 44, and 74 in 2004.

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