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Heratson Family History

Heratson 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: Heaton, Herson, Berntson, Beatson, Herbison, Hewitson, Hermanson

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Where is the Heratson family from?

You can see how Heratson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heratson family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Heratson family living in Berwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Heratson's in Scotland. Berwickshire had the highest population of Heratson families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Heratson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heratson 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Heratson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Heratson. For the veterans among your Heratson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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