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Hetherinton Family History

Hetherinton 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, Wetherington, Heatherington, Etherington, Witherington

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Where is the Hetherinton family from?

You can see how Hetherinton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hetherinton family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1901. The most Hetherinton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Hetherinton families living in Cumberland. This was about 65% of all the recorded Hetherinton's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Hetherinton families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Hetherinton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hetherinton 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Hetherinton. 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 29 military records available for the last name Hetherinton. For the veterans among your Hetherinton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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