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Withall Family History

Withall Surname Meaning

Possibly a variant of Whitehall. However, the heavy concentration of the surname Withall in Surrey shows a distributional similarity to Whittle.

Whittle was fairly frequent in Surrey in 1881, having been more frequent only in Lancs and Dorset.

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


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Where is the Withall family from?

You can see how Withall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Withall family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Withall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 128 Withall families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Withall's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Withall families in 1891.
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What did your Withall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Withall. 25% of Withall men worked as a Bricklayer and 89% of Withall women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Withall were Hotel Gardener and 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    25%
  • Gardener
    25%
  • General Labourer
    13%
  • Hotel Gardener
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Withall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Withall 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 485 immigration records available for the last name Withall. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 383 military records available for the last name Withall. For the veterans among your Withall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Withall lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Withall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Withall in 1964 was 82, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Withall 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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