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Dregham Family History

Dregham 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, Denham, Brigham, Gresham, Rehm, Langham, Dragan, Ingham

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Where is the Dregham family from?

You can see how Dregham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dregham family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1861. The most Dregham families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 10 Dregham families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dregham's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Dregham families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Dregham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dregham 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Dregham. 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 Dregham. For the veterans among your Dregham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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