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Heregton Family History

Heregton 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: Herington, Heselton, Heron, Hazelton, Harston, Henton, Keeton

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Where is the Heregton family from?

You can see how Heregton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heregton family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Heregton family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Heregton's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Heregton families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Heregton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heregton 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Heregton. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Heregton. For the veterans among your Heregton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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