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Haechton Family History

Haechton 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: Haughton, Hector, Hatton, Houghton, Halton, Hazelton, Hampton, Hecht

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Where is the Haechton family from?

You can see how Haechton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haechton family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 7 Haechton families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Haechton's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Haechton families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haechton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Haechton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haechton 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 Haechton. 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 2 military records available for the last name Haechton. For the veterans among your Haechton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haechton lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1996, in the United States, Haechton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Haechton in 1982 was 71, and 76 in 1996.

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