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Ilsham Family History

Ilsham 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: Isham, Ingham, Islam, Sham, Oldham, Basham, Gillham, Clisham, Ishak

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Where is the Ilsham family from?

You can see how Ilsham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ilsham family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Ilsham families living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ilsham's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Ilsham families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Ilsham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ilsham 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Ilsham. 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 4 military records available for the last name Ilsham. For the veterans among your Ilsham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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