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Hetharley Family History

Hetharley 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: Harley, Healey, Thorley, Heasley, Atherley, Betterley, Headley

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Where is the Hetharley family from?

You can see how Hetharley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hetharley family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Hetharley family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Hetharley's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hetharley families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Hetharley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hetharley 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Hetharley. 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 Hetharley. For the veterans among your Hetharley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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