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Witherley Family History

Witherley Surname Meaning

From Witherley (Leics), which is recorded as Wirdedelai in the 12th century and Witherdele in 120.

The place-name derives from the Old English personal name Wīgthryth + Old English lēah ‘wood woodland clearing’.

See also Weatherley.

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


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You can see how Witherley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witherley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Witherley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Witherley families living in Norfolk. This was about 63% of all the recorded Witherley's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Witherley families in 1891.
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What did your Witherley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Blast Furnace Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Witherley. 100% of Witherley men worked as a Blast Furnace Labourer and 89% of Witherley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Blast Furnace Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    12%

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Census Records

There are 509 census records available for the last name Witherley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witherley 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

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Draft Cards

There are 44 military records available for the last name Witherley. For the veterans among your Witherley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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