Welcome

This one-name study is exploring the origins of the Waltham surname, finding out about the families with the name and if they were all related to each other. Over time this website will bring together the discoveries, stories and insights gathered during 20 years of research into the individuals and families named Waltham. The aim is to eventually include every person who was named Waltham, globally. Research is ongoing. If you are interested in the history of Walthams and the origins of this rare surname, please do get in touch to ask a question or collaborate in this project.

Find individuals and families with the Waltham surname. Currently, the database mostly includes people who lived during the 18th and 19th centuries in the North of England and the English county of Lincolnshire

About this Study

The aim of this study is to find and gather historical information on Waltham families, and to tell their stories. Research is currently focused on people who lived in Lincolnshire or their descendants, but will widen in scope over time.

Take Part

If you’re interested in the history of Waltham families, would you like to contribute to this study? Do you have photos or stories to share, or perhaps you could participate in the Waltham DNA Project? You may want to help research?