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Witherson Family History

Witherson 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: Witherspoon, Withers, Watterson, Witherow, Richerson, Waterson

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Where is the Witherson family from?

You can see how Witherson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witherson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Witherson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Witherson family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Witherson's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Witherson families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Witherson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
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What did your Witherson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Witherson. 100% of Witherson women worked as an Unpaid 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Witherson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 914 census records available for the last name Witherson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witherson 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Witherson. 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 49 military records available for the last name Witherson. For the veterans among your Witherson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witherson lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1997, in the United States, Witherson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Witherson in 1973 was 59, and 79 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Witherson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Witherson 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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