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Delsham Family History

Delsham 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: Dersham, Derham, Deshaw, Feltham, Denham, Pelham, Esham, Desha

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Where is the Delsham family from?

You can see how Delsham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delsham family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Delsham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Delsham family living in Suffolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Delsham's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Delsham families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Delsham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delsham 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Delsham. 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 Delsham. For the veterans among your Delsham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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