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Durgham Family History

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

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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Durgham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durgham 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Durgham. 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 military records available for the last name Durgham. For the veterans among your Durgham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Durgham lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1996, in the United States, Durgham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Durgham in 1983 was 64, and 39 in 1996.

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