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Nornham Family History

Nornham 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: Northam, Burnham, Newnham, Downham, Worsham, Farnham, Noronha

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Where is the Nornham family from?

You can see how Nornham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nornham family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Nornham families living in Berkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nornham's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Nornham families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Nornham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nornham 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Nornham. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Nornham. For the veterans among your Nornham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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