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Heggiston Family History

Heggiston Name 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: Meggison, Heighton, Hingston, Hogston, Peniston, Eggleston, Wigginton

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Where is the Heggiston family from?

You can see how Heggiston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heggiston family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 5 Heggiston families living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Heggiston's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Heggiston families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Heggiston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heggiston 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 Heggiston. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Heggiston. For the veterans among your Heggiston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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