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Hettleton Family History

Hettleton 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: Nettleton, Littleton, Kettleson, Hazleton, Embleton, Templeton

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Where is the Hettleton family from?

You can see how Hettleton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hettleton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Hettleton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Hettleton families living in Devon. This was about 78% of all the recorded Hettleton's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Hettleton families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Hettleton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hettleton 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Hettleton. 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 6 military records available for the last name Hettleton. For the veterans among your Hettleton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hettleton lifespan?

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