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Heatherson Family History

Heatherson 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: Weatherton, Eatherton, Matherson, Featherston, Peterson, Patterson

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Where is the Heatherson family from?

You can see how Heatherson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heatherson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Heatherson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Heatherson families living in Fife. This was about 67% of all the recorded Heatherson's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Heatherson families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heatherson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Heatherson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heatherson 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Heatherson. 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 8 military records available for the last name Heatherson. For the veterans among your Heatherson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heatherson lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2001, in the United States, Heatherson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Heatherson in 1983 was 93, and 75 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heatherson ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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