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Tetherton Family History

Tetherton 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: Netherton, Tetterton, Etherton, Weatherton, Betterton, Atherton

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Where is the Tetherton family from?

You can see how Tetherton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tetherton family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Tetherton families living in Staffordshire. This was about 89% of all the recorded Tetherton's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Tetherton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tetherton 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 Tetherton ancestors do for a living?

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

What Tetherton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 209 census records available for the last name Tetherton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tetherton 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Tetherton. 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 21 military records available for the last name Tetherton. For the veterans among your Tetherton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tetherton lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1974, in the United States, Tetherton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Tetherton in 1968 was 75, and 75 in 1974.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tetherton

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tetherton 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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