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Hentiford Family History

Hentiford 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: Pettiford, Heriford, Montford, Hansford, Reliford, Hanford, Hartford

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Where is the Hentiford family from?

You can see how Hentiford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hentiford family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Hentiford family living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Hentiford's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Hentiford families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Hentiford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hentiford 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Hentiford. 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 Hentiford. For the veterans among your Hentiford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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