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Hieghton Family History

Hieghton 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: Houghton, Haughton, Heighton, Hingston, Dighton, Hilton, Creighton

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Where is the Hieghton family from?

You can see how Hieghton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hieghton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Hieghton families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 6 Hieghton families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Hieghton's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Hieghton families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Hieghton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hieghton 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 Hieghton. 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 2 military records available for the last name Hieghton. For the veterans among your Hieghton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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