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Kertham Family History

Kertham 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: Bertram, Derham, Kershaw, Feltham, Kirkham, Bentham, Perham, Beetham

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Where is the Kertham family from?

You can see how Kertham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kertham family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Kertham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Kertham family living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kertham's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Kertham families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Kertham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kertham 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Kertham. 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 6 military records available for the last name Kertham. For the veterans among your Kertham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kertham lifespan?

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