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Hettles Family History

Hettles 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: Hettler, Settles, Kettles, Nettles, Nettle, Heatley, Mettler, Gettler

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Where is the Hettles family from?

You can see how Hettles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hettles family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1911. The most Hettles families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1861 there was 1 Hettles family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Hettles's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Hettles families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Hettles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hettles 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Hettles. 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 15 military records available for the last name Hettles. For the veterans among your Hettles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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