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Brunham Family History

Brunham Name Meaning

from Burnham (Lincs Norfolk) both with early forms Brunham in the case of the Norfolk place consistently into the 15th cent. See Burnham .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Branham, Burnham, Dunham, Braham, Bonham, Bradham, Brigham, Bruha

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You can see how Brunham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brunham family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Brunham families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Brunham families living in Missouri. This was about 46% of all the recorded Brunham's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Brunham families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 347 census records available for the last name Brunham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brunham 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Brunham. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 51 military records available for the last name Brunham. For the veterans among your Brunham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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