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Hetcham Family History

Hetcham 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: Ketcham, Hotham, Mitcham, Beecham, Meacham, Whetham, Beacham, Ketchum

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Where is the Hetcham family from?

You can see how Hetcham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hetcham family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Hetcham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Hetcham families living in Durham. This was about 88% of all the recorded Hetcham's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Hetcham families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Hetcham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hetcham 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Hetcham. 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 21 military records available for the last name Hetcham. For the veterans among your Hetcham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hetcham lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hetcham ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hetcham

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