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Sethams Family History

Sethams 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: Shams, Stamm, Derham, Witham, Seth, Feltham, Latham, Sham, Neuhaus

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Where is the Sethams family from?

You can see how Sethams families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sethams family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Sethams families living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Sethams's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Sethams families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sethams 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 5 census records available for the last name Sethams. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sethams 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 Sethams. 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 Sethams. For the veterans among your Sethams ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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