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Hettley Family History

Hettley 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: Heatley, Hettler, Hartley, Henley, Bentley, Huntley, Hemsley, Hensley

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Where is the Hettley family from?

You can see how Hettley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hettley family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1891. The most Hettley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Hettley families living in Lancashire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Hettley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hettley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Hettley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hettley 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Hettley. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 military records available for the last name Hettley. For the veterans among your Hettley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hettley lifespan?

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