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Witherly Family History

Witherly Surname Meaning

see Witherley.

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


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Where is the Witherly family from?

You can see how Witherly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witherly family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Witherly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Witherly family living in Maine. This was about 33% of all the recorded Witherly's in USA. Maine and 2 other states had the highest population of Witherly families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Witherly 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 Witherly ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Witherly. 100% of Witherly men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Witherly family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 834 census records available for the last name Witherly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witherly 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Witherly. 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 101 military records available for the last name Witherly. For the veterans among your Witherly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witherly lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Witherly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Witherly in 1964 was 79, and 84 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Witherly 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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