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Hentchison Family History

Hentchison 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: Hutchison, Etchison, Atchison, Hutchinson, Ritchison, Eytcheson

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Where is the Hentchison family from?

You can see how Hentchison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hentchison family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1891. The most Hentchison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Hentchison families living in Wisconsin. This was about 86% of all the recorded Hentchison's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Hentchison families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Hentchison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hentchison 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 Hentchison. 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 Hentchison. For the veterans among your Hentchison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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