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Witherbee Family History

Witherbee Surname Meaning

English: variant of Weatherby.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Witherbee family from?

You can see how Witherbee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witherbee family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Witherbee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Witherbee family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Witherbee's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Witherbee families in 1911.
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What did your Witherbee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Witherbee. 20% of Witherbee men worked as a Laborer and 42% of Witherbee women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Witherbee were Civil Engineer and 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

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Contractor
    12%
  • Civil Engineer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    42%
  • Housekeeping
    25%
  • Teacher
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Witherbee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witherbee 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 382 immigration records available for the last name Witherbee. 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 301 military records available for the last name Witherbee. For the veterans among your Witherbee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witherbee lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Witherbee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Witherbee in 1962 was 57, and 68 in 2004.

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