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Witherou Family History

Witherou 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: Witherow, Withers, Withrow, Winthrop, Witcher, Kitzerow, Witter

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Where is the Witherou family from?

You can see how Witherou families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witherou family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Witherou families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Witherou's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Witherou families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Witherou. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witherou 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Witherou. 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 3 military records available for the last name Witherou. For the veterans among your Witherou ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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