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Detchhburn Family History

Detchhburn 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: Eichhorn, Thoburn, Rathburn, Letcher, Thurn, Dechert, Washburn

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Where is the Detchhburn family from?

You can see how Detchhburn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Detchhburn family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Detchhburn family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Detchhburn's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Detchhburn families in 1891.
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Census Records

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

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