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Tetherington Family History

Tetherington 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: Hetherington, Wetherington, Etherington, Witherington, Titterington

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Where is the Tetherington family from?

You can see how Tetherington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tetherington family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tetherington families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Tetherington family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tetherington's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Tetherington families in 1891.
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What did your Tetherington ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Musician and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tetherington. 100% of Tetherington men worked as a Musician and 100% of Tetherington 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Musician
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Tetherington family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 208 census records available for the last name Tetherington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tetherington 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Tetherington. 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 23 military records available for the last name Tetherington. For the veterans among your Tetherington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tetherington lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1978, in the United States, Tetherington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Tetherington in 1966 was 78, and 83 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tetherington 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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