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Morcham Family History

Morcham 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: Morcom, Marchal, Burcham, Markham, Worsham, Fordham, Gorham, Northam

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Where is the Morcham family from?

You can see how Morcham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morcham family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1891. The most Morcham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Morcham families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 70% of all the recorded Morcham's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Morcham families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Morcham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morcham 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Morcham. 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 3 military records available for the last name Morcham. For the veterans among your Morcham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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