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Sarham Family History

Sarham 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: Barham, Parham, Derham, Sarah, Salaam, Markham, Latham, Sham, Farhat

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Where is the Sarham family from?

You can see how Sarham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarham family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Sarham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Sarham families living in Kent. This was about 60% of all the recorded Sarham's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Sarham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sarham 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 58 census records available for the last name Sarham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarham 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Sarham. 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 Sarham. For the veterans among your Sarham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sarham lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sarham 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.

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