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Witheal Family History

Witheal 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, Withers, Withey, Withem, Withee, Witzel, Bithell, Micheal

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Where is the Witheal family from?

You can see how Witheal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witheal family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Witheal families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Witheal families living in Durham. This was about 67% of all the recorded Witheal's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Witheal families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Witheal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witheal 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 Witheal. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Witheal. For the veterans among your Witheal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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