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Brickham Family History

Brickham 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: Bickham, Wickham, Brickman, Blackham, Bridgham, Brigham, Rackham

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Where is the Brickham family from?

You can see how Brickham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brickham family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Brickham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Brickham families living in Norfolk. This was about 45% of all the recorded Brickham's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Brickham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brickham surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Brickham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Brickham. 100% of Brickham 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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Brickham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 525 census records available for the last name Brickham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brickham 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Brickham. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 57 military records available for the last name Brickham. For the veterans among your Brickham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brickham lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Brickham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Brickham in 1959 was 34, and 78 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brickham

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brickham ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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