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Hertington Family History

Hertington 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: Herrington, Herington, Harrington, Huntington, Cherrington, Henington

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Where is the Hertington family from?

You can see how Hertington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hertington family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Hertington families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Hertington family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Hertington's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hertington families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hertington surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Hertington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hertington 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Hertington. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hertington. For the veterans among your Hertington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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