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Hetherston Family History

Hetherston 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: Fetherston, Netherton, Featherston, Etherton, Thurston, Peterson

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Where is the Hetherston family from?

You can see how Hetherston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hetherston family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Hetherston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Hetherston family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Hetherston's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hetherston families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hetherston surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hetherston ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Labourer Heavy Worker was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hetherston. 100% of Hetherston men worked as a Labourer Heavy Worker.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Labourer Heavy Worker
    100%

What Hetherston family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 241 census records available for the last name Hetherston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hetherston 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Hetherston. 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 35 military records available for the last name Hetherston. For the veterans among your Hetherston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hetherston lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Hetherston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hetherston in 1964 was 72, and 71 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hetherston

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hetherston 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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