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Hatherston Family History

Hatherston 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, Waterston, Eatherton, Matherson, Fetherston, Featherston

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Where is the Hatherston family from?

You can see how Hatherston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hatherston family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hatherston families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 5 Hatherston families living in Berwickshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Hatherston's in Scotland. Berwickshire had the highest population of Hatherston families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hatherston surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1861
  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Hatherston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hatherston 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Hatherston. 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 Hatherston. For the veterans among your Hatherston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hatherston lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hatherston 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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