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Witcham Family History

Witcham 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, Mitcham, Windham, Wickham, Witcher, Winham, Fincham, Ketcham

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Where is the Witcham family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Witcham 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 Witcham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Witcham. 100% of Witcham women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Witcham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Witcham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witcham 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Witcham. 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 3 military records available for the last name Witcham. For the veterans among your Witcham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witcham lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1978, in the United States, Witcham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Witcham in 1973 was 88, and 84 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Witcham 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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