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Witherall Family History

Witherall Surname Meaning

see Weatherall.

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


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Where is the Witherall family from?

You can see how Witherall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witherall family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Witherall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Witherall families living in Somerset. This was about 30% of all the recorded Witherall's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Witherall families in 1891.
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What did your Witherall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Witherall. 50% of Witherall men worked as a General Labourer and 93% of Witherall women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Witherall were Bricklayer and Housewife.

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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

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Bricklayer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    93%
  • Housewife
    8%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Witherall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witherall 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 299 immigration records available for the last name Witherall. 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 287 military records available for the last name Witherall. For the veterans among your Witherall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witherall lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Witherall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Witherall in 1963 was 79, and 94 in 2003.

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