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Hetherman Family History

Hetherman 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: Weatherman, Letterman, Leatherman, Catherman, Ketterman, Peterman

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Where is the Hetherman family from?

You can see how Hetherman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hetherman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hetherman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 31 Hetherman families living in New York. This was about 44% of all the recorded Hetherman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hetherman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hetherman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hetherman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hetherman. 100% of Hetherman men worked as a Laborer.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Hetherman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hetherman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hetherman 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Hetherman. 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 141 military records available for the last name Hetherman. For the veterans among your Hetherman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hetherman lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Hetherman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Hetherman in 1950 was 36, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hetherman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hetherman 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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