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Hetherill Family History

Hetherill 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: Wetherill, Wetherell, Wetherall, Weatherill, Fothergill, Heatherly

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Where is the Hetherill family from?

You can see how Hetherill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hetherill family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hetherill family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Hetherill's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hetherill families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hetherill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Hetherill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hetherill 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Hetherill. 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 5 military records available for the last name Hetherill. For the veterans among your Hetherill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hetherill

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