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Dirham Family History

Dirham 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, Durham, Dirlam, Witham, Dunham, Kirkham, Barham, Winham

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Where is the Dirham family from?

You can see how Dirham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dirham family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Dirham families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there were 8 Dirham families living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dirham's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Dirham families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dirham 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 346 census records available for the last name Dirham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dirham 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Dirham. 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 45 military records available for the last name Dirham. For the veterans among your Dirham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dirham lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Dirham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Dirham in 1965 was 83, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dirham ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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