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Withell Family History

Withell Surname Meaning

Perhaps a variant of Whittle or Whitehill.

Occasionally from Withiel (Cornwall). The place-name derives from Middle Cornish gwyth ‘trees’ + the adjectival suffix *-yel.

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


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You can see how Withell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Withell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Withell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 4 Withell families living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Withell's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Withell families in 1911.
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What did your Withell ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Student was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Withell. 100% of Withell men worked as a Student.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Student
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Withell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Withell 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 433 immigration records available for the last name Withell. 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 398 military records available for the last name Withell. For the veterans among your Withell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Withell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Withell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Withell in 1963 was 89, and 83 in 2001.

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