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Withe Family History

Withe Surname Meaning

see Wythe.

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


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Where is the Withe family from?

You can see how Withe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Withe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Withe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Withe families living in British Columbia. This was about 60% of all the recorded Withe's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Withe families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Withe 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 Withe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Withe. 48% of Withe men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Withe women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Withe were Salesman and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    48%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Operator
    16%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    34%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Bookkeeper
    23%
  • Stenographer
    23%

What Withe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Withe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Withe 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 240 immigration records available for the last name Withe. 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 905 military records available for the last name Withe. For the veterans among your Withe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Withe lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1992, in the United States, Withe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Withe in 1972 was 87, and 85 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Withe 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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