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Hetherngton Family History

Hetherngton 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 Hetherngton family from?

You can see how Hetherngton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hetherngton family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Hetherngton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Hetherngton families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hetherngton's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hetherngton families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Hetherngton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hetherngton 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 Hetherngton. 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 4 military records available for the last name Hetherngton. For the veterans among your Hetherngton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hetherngton lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hetherngton 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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