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Kerham Family History

Kerham 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: Derham, Perham, Kershaw, Kirkham, Barham, Merhar, Kram, Denham, Karam

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Where is the Kerham family from?

You can see how Kerham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerham family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Kerham families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kerham's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Kerham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerham 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 75 census records available for the last name Kerham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerham 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Kerham. 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 6 military records available for the last name Kerham. For the veterans among your Kerham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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