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Heoketh Family History

Heoketh 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: Hesketh, Helseth, Hereth, Howeth, Heskett, Hackett, Heath, Beckett

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Where is the Heoketh family from?

You can see how Heoketh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heoketh family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 4 Heoketh families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Heoketh's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Heoketh families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heoketh 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 Heoketh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heoketh 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Heoketh. 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 Heoketh. For the veterans among your Heoketh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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