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Hantingdon Family History

Hantingdon Name 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: Huntington, Harrington, Henington, Partington, Hankinson, Henningson

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Where is the Hantingdon family from?

You can see how Hantingdon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hantingdon family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Hantingdon families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hantingdon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hantingdon families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Hantingdon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hantingdon 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 Hantingdon. 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 Hantingdon. For the veterans among your Hantingdon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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