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Witherel Family History

Witherel 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: Witherell, Wetherell, Withers, Witherow, Witherbee, Withee, Witcher

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Where is the Witherel family from?

You can see how Witherel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witherel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Witherel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Witherel families living in Ontario. This was about 82% of all the recorded Witherel's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Witherel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Witherel 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 Witherel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Student Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Witherel. 60% of Witherel men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Witherel women worked as a Student Nurse.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • New Worker
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Student Nurse
    100%

What Witherel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Witherel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witherel 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Witherel. 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 119 military records available for the last name Witherel. For the veterans among your Witherel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witherel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Witherel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Witherel in 1962 was 43, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Witherel 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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