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Hethington Family History

Hethington 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: Ethington, Wethington, Henington, Withington, Heffington

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Where is the Hethington family from?

You can see how Hethington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hethington family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hethington families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 8 Hethington families living in Lancashire. This was about 62% of all the recorded Hethington's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hethington families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hethington 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 Hethington ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hethington. 50% of Hethington women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    50%

What Hethington family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 821 census records available for the last name Hethington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hethington 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Hethington. 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 99 military records available for the last name Hethington. For the veterans among your Hethington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hethington lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Hethington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hethington in 1972 was 52, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hethington 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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