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Heddont Family History

Heddont 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: Hedden, Seddon, Haddon, Hendon, Hedding, Leddon, Heydon, Hebdon

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Where is the Heddont family from?

You can see how Heddont families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heddont family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Heddont families living in Peeblesshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Heddont's in Scotland. Peeblesshire had the highest population of Heddont families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Heddont. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heddont 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Heddont. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Heddont. For the veterans among your Heddont ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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