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Hetherwick Family History

Hetherwick 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: Herwick, Hettrick, Hetrick, Herrick, Chernick, Hemmerich, Berwick

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Where is the Hetherwick family from?

You can see how Hetherwick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hetherwick family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hetherwick families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 2 Hetherwick families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hetherwick's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hetherwick families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hetherwick 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 Hetherwick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hetherwick. 100% of Hetherwick men worked as a Carpenter.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    100%

What Hetherwick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 376 census records available for the last name Hetherwick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hetherwick 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Hetherwick. 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 90 military records available for the last name Hetherwick. For the veterans among your Hetherwick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hetherwick lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Hetherwick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Hetherwick in 1950 was 53, and 50 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hetherwick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hetherwick 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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