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Withaus Family History

Withaus 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, Althaus, Niehaus, Withers, Littau, Wishart, Neuhaus, Minhas

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Where is the Withaus family from?

You can see how Withaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Withaus family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Withaus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Withaus family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Withaus's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Withaus families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Withaus 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 161 census records available for the last name Withaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Withaus 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Withaus. 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 17 military records available for the last name Withaus. For the veterans among your Withaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Withaus lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1983, in the United States, Withaus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Withaus in 1968 was 82, and 89 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Withaus 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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