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Hetterly Family History

Hetterly 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: Fetterly, Betterly, Shetterly, Betterley, Butterly, Heatherly, Hettel

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Where is the Hetterly family from?

You can see how Hetterly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hetterly family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hetterly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Hetterly families living in Kent. This was about 64% of all the recorded Hetterly's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Hetterly families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 327 census records available for the last name Hetterly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hetterly 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Hetterly. 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 60 military records available for the last name Hetterly. For the veterans among your Hetterly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hetterly lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Hetterly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hetterly in 1966 was 55, and 94 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hetterly 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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