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Durcham Family History

Durcham 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: Burcham, Durham, Derham, Burnham, Dunham, Turnham, Burham, Dersham

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Where is the Durcham family from?

You can see how Durcham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durcham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Durcham families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Durcham families living in Somerset. This was 100% of all the recorded Durcham's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Durcham families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Durcham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durcham 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Durcham. 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 5 military records available for the last name Durcham. For the veterans among your Durcham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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