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Rexham Family History

Rexham 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, Rehm, Denham, Perham, Rebhan, Gresham, Newham, Pelham, Mepham

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Where is the Rexham family from?

You can see how Rexham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rexham family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Rexham families living in Shropshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rexham's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Rexham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rexham 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 75 census records available for the last name Rexham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rexham 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Rexham. 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 3 military records available for the last name Rexham. For the veterans among your Rexham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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