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Hethergton Family History

Hethergton 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, Netherton, Fetherston, Etherton, Wetherington

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Where is the Hethergton family from?

You can see how Hethergton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hethergton family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1891. The most Hethergton families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Hethergton families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Hethergton's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Hethergton families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Hethergton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hethergton 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Hethergton. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hethergton. For the veterans among your Hethergton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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