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Hetchens Family History

Hetchens 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: Hutchens, Hitchens, Hitchen, Hutchins, Kitchens, Ketchen, Houtchens

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Where is the Hetchens family from?

You can see how Hetchens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hetchens family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Hetchens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Hetchens family living in Cornwall. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hetchens's in United Kingdom. Cornwall and 1 other county had the highest population of Hetchens families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Hetchens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hetchens 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Hetchens. 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 Hetchens. For the veterans among your Hetchens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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