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Withames Family History

Withames 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: Witham, Thames, Winham, Linhares, Wittmer, Lothamer, Hames, Withers

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Where is the Withames family from?

You can see how Withames families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Withames family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Withames families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Withames's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Withames families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Withames 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 20 census records available for the last name Withames. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Withames 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 Withames. 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 2 military records available for the last name Withames. For the veterans among your Withames ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Withames lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Withames 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Withames

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