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Heringham Family History

Heringham 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: Newingham, Ledingham, Everingham, Bermingham, Stringham, Ringham

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Where is the Heringham family from?

You can see how Heringham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heringham family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Heringham families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Heringham's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Heringham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heringham 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 45 census records available for the last name Heringham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heringham 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 Heringham. 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 Heringham. For the veterans among your Heringham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heringham lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heringham 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heringham

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