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Heshington Family History

Heshington 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: Washington, Henington, Heffington, Herrington, Essington, Headington

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Where is the Heshington family from?

You can see how Heshington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heshington family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Heshington family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Heshington's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Heshington families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Heshington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heshington 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Heshington. 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 Heshington. For the veterans among your Heshington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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