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Witheford Family History

Witheford Surname Meaning

from Wytheford (Shrops) which is recorded as Withiforde in 1155–6. The place-name derives from Old English wīðig ‘withy willow’.

+ ford ‘shallow place by which water can be crossed ford’.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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You can see how Witheford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witheford family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Witheford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 9 Witheford families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Witheford's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Witheford families in 1911.
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What did your Witheford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Sanitary Inspector and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Witheford. 100% of Witheford men worked as a Sanitary Inspector and 78% of Witheford women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Sanitary Inspector
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    23%

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Passenger Lists

There are 81 immigration records available for the last name Witheford. 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 76 military records available for the last name Witheford. For the veterans among your Witheford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witheford lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1995, in the United States, Witheford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Witheford in 1991 was 93, and 35 in 1995.

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