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Heurtson Family History

Heurtson 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: Heuton, Herson, Hutson, Hewitson, Heuston, Hartson, Heron, Hunton

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Where is the Heurtson family from?

You can see how Heurtson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heurtson family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1891. The most Heurtson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Heurtson families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Heurtson's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Heurtson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Heurtson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heurtson 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 Heurtson. 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 4 military records available for the last name Heurtson. For the veterans among your Heurtson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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