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Dightham Family History

Dightham 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: Witham, Dignam, Higham, Lighthall, Wightman, Gotham, Bigham, Lightman

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Where is the Dightham family from?

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

There are 6 census records available for the last name Dightham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dightham 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Dightham. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Dightham. For the veterans among your Dightham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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