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Derkham Family History

Derkham 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: Derham, Dersham, Markham, Kirkham, Denham, Dockham, Perham, Peckham

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Where is the Derkham family from?

You can see how Derkham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derkham family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Derkham families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Derkham's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Derkham families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Derkham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derkham 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Derkham. 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 1 military records available for the last name Derkham. For the veterans among your Derkham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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