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Mothersham Family History

Mothersham 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: Mothershead, Rotherham, Mothershed, Fotheringham, Mottram, Worsham

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Where is the Mothersham family from?

You can see how Mothersham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mothersham family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Mothersham families living in Lancashire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Mothersham's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mothersham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mothersham surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Mothersham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mothersham 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 Mothersham. 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 Mothersham. For the veterans among your Mothersham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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