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Witley Family History

Witley Surname Meaning

see Whiteley.

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


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Where is the Witley family from?

You can see how Witley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Witley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 12 Witley families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Witley's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Witley families in 1911.
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What did your Witley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Witley. 50% of Witley men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Chauffeur
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Witley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witley 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Witley. 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 128 military records available for the last name Witley. For the veterans among your Witley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witley lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Witley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Witley in 1968 was 80, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Witley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Witley 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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