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Hetherell Family History

Hetherell 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: Wetherell, Wetherall, Witherell, Wetherill, Deverell, Thorell

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Where is the Hetherell family from?

You can see how Hetherell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hetherell family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 4 Hetherell families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Hetherell's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Hetherell families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Hetherell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hetherell 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Hetherell. 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 1 military records available for the last name Hetherell. For the veterans among your Hetherell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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