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Durrham Family History

Durrham 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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Where is the Durrham family from?

You can see how Durrham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durrham family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Durrham families living in Alabama. This was about 44% of all the recorded Durrham's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Durrham families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Durrham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durrham 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Durrham. 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 Durrham. For the veterans among your Durrham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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