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Dynham Family History

Dynham 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: Dunham, Denham, Donham, Derham, Downham, Winham, Lynam, Bonham

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Where is the Dynham family from?

You can see how Dynham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dynham family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Dynham families living in Oxfordshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Dynham's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Dynham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dynham 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 68 census records available for the last name Dynham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dynham 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Dynham. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 military records available for the last name Dynham. For the veterans among your Dynham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dynham lifespan?

Average Dynham life expectancy in 1979 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dynham 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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