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Witherald Family History

Witherald 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: Wetherald, Wetherall, Witherell, Fitzgerald, Litherland, Litteral

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Where is the Witherald family from?

You can see how Witherald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witherald family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Witherald families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Witherald families living in New York. This was about 63% of all the recorded Witherald's in USA. New York had the highest population of Witherald families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Witherald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witherald 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Witherald. 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 12 military records available for the last name Witherald. For the veterans among your Witherald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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