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Hatherton Family History

Hatherton 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: Atherton, Eatherton, Netherton, Chatterton, Catterton, Weatherton

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Where is the Hatherton family from?

You can see how Hatherton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hatherton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hatherton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Hatherton families living in Cheshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Hatherton's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Hatherton families in 1891.
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What did your Hatherton ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hatherton. 100% of Hatherton men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 948 census records available for the last name Hatherton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hatherton 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Hatherton. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 32 military records available for the last name Hatherton. For the veterans among your Hatherton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hatherton lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hatherton

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