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Hetherton Family History

Hetherton Surname Meaning

see Hetherington.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Hetherton family from?

You can see how Hetherton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hetherton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hetherton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Hetherton families living in New Brunswick. This was about 48% of all the recorded Hetherton's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Hetherton families in 1911.
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What did your Hetherton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hetherton. 50% of Hetherton men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Hetherton women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hetherton were Clerk and Cook.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Housework
    34%
  • Cook
    34%

What Hetherton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hetherton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hetherton 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 548 immigration records available for the last name Hetherton. 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 294 military records available for the last name Hetherton. For the veterans among your Hetherton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hetherton lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hetherton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Hetherton in 1962 was 58, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hetherton 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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