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Hetterley Family History

Hetterley Surname Meaning

Apparently from a lost or as yet unidentified place. The distribution for all but the first example of the name appears distinct from those for Hatherley.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Hetterley family from?

You can see how Hetterley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hetterley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Hetterley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 4 Hetterley families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Hetterley's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Hetterley families in 1911.
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What did your Hetterley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Mariner Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hetterley. 100% of Hetterley men worked as a Mariner Retired and 82% of Hetterley 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Mariner Retired
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    13%
  • Shoe Machinist
    7%

What Hetterley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 931 census records available for the last name Hetterley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hetterley 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Hetterley. 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 115 military records available for the last name Hetterley. For the veterans among your Hetterley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hetterley lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Hetterley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hetterley in 1967 was 72, and 82 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hetterley 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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