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Hettingham Family History

Hettingham 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: Nottingham, Whittingham, Cottingham, Hettinga, Bellingham, Ellingham

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Where is the Hettingham family from?

You can see how Hettingham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hettingham family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Hettingham families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Hettingham's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Hettingham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hettingham 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 11 census records available for the last name Hettingham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hettingham 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 Hettingham. 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 Hettingham. For the veterans among your Hettingham 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 Hettingham 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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