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Witherite Family History

Witherite Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

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


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Where is the Witherite family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Witherite. 30% of Witherite men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Witherite women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Labor
    18%
  • Miner
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Witherite family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 711 census records available for the last name Witherite. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witherite 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Witherite. 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 347 military records available for the last name Witherite. For the veterans among your Witherite ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witherite lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Witherite life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Witherite in 1968 was 64, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Witherite 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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