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Hethering Family History

Hethering 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: Kettering, Thering, Detering, Herring, Catherine, Fehring

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Where is the Hethering family from?

You can see how Hethering families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hethering family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hethering families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Hethering families living in Yorkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hethering's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Hethering families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 190 census records available for the last name Hethering. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hethering 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Hethering. 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 15 military records available for the last name Hethering. For the veterans among your Hethering ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hethering lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hethering

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