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Hitherington Family History

Hitherington 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: Witherington, Hetherington, Titterington, Wetherington, Heatherington

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Where is the Hitherington family from?

You can see how Hitherington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hitherington family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Hitherington families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Hitherington families living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Hitherington's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Hitherington families in 1891.
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What did your Hitherington ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hitherington. 100% of Hitherington 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Hitherington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hitherington 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Hitherington. 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 22 military records available for the last name Hitherington. For the veterans among your Hitherington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hitherington lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hitherington

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