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Witheft Family History

Witheft 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: Witthoft, Withers, Wichert, Withey, Withem, Withee, Witham, Witcher

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Where is the Witheft family from?

You can see how Witheft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witheft family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Witheft families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Witheft families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Witheft's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Witheft families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Witheft 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 Witheft ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Operator and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Witheft. 67% of Witheft men worked as a Farm Operator and 100% of Witheft women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farm Operator
    67%
  • Farm Helper
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Witheft family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Witheft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witheft 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 Witheft. 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 5 military records available for the last name Witheft. For the veterans among your Witheft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witheft lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1996, in the United States, Witheft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Witheft in 1978 was 76, and 83 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Witheft

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Witheft 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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