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Heatherington Name Meaning

English: variant of Hetherington .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Weatherington, Etherington, Hetherington, Eatherton, Herington

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Where is the Heatherington family from?

You can see how Heatherington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heatherington family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heatherington families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 89 Heatherington families living in Ontario. This was about 69% of all the recorded Heatherington's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Heatherington families in 1911.
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What did your Heatherington ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Income were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Heatherington. 55% of Heatherington men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Heatherington women worked as an Income. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heatherington were Clerk and Student. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    55%
  • Labourer
    13%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Income
    38%
  • Clerk
    38%
  • Student
    25%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Heatherington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heatherington 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 747 immigration records available for the last name Heatherington. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 864 military records available for the last name Heatherington. For the veterans among your Heatherington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heatherington lifespan?

Between 2002 and 2004, in the United States, Heatherington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Heatherington in 2002 was 51, and 58 in 2004.

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