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Withering Family History

Withering 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: Thering, Witherite, Witherington, Catherine, Hering, Kettering

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Where is the Withering family from?

You can see how Withering families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Withering family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Withering families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 9 Withering families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Withering's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Withering families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Withering surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Withering. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Withering 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Withering. 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 5 military records available for the last name Withering. For the veterans among your Withering ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Withering lifespan?

Average Withering life expectancy in 1989 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Withering 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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