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Hashton Family History

Hashton 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: Ashton, Haston, Easton, Hatton, Haughton, Halton, Hampton, Harston

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Where is the Hashton family from?

You can see how Hashton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hashton family name was found in the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1911. The most Hashton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Hashton families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hashton's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hashton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hashton 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 75 census records available for the last name Hashton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hashton 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Hashton. 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 3 military records available for the last name Hashton. For the veterans among your Hashton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hashton lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hashton 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.

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