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Deinham Family History

Deinham 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: Denham, Derham, Dunham, Newnham, Downham, Winham, Debnam, Benham

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Where is the Deinham family from?

You can see how Deinham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deinham family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Deinham families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Deinham family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Deinham's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Deinham families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Deinham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deinham 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 Deinham. 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 2 military records available for the last name Deinham. For the veterans among your Deinham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deinham lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Deinham

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