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Hetham Family History

Hetham 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: Hotham, Whetham, Derham, Witham, Hetman, Feltham, Latham, Higham

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Where is the Hetham family from?

You can see how Hetham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hetham family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Hetham families living in Kent. This was about 80% of all the recorded Hetham's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Hetham families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Hetham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hetham 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Hetham. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hetham. For the veterans among your Hetham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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