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Hantington Family History

Hantington 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: Huntington, Harrington, Henington, Partington, Hennington, Allington

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Where is the Hantington family from?

You can see how Hantington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hantington family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hantington families were found in Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1901. In 1891 there were 4 Hantington families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hantington's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Hantington families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 166 census records available for the last name Hantington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hantington 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Hantington. 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 12 military records available for the last name Hantington. For the veterans among your Hantington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hantington 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 Hantington

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