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Withrow Family History

Withrow Surname Meaning

English: probably a shortened form of Witherow. This form of the surname is now rare in Britain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Withrow family from?

You can see how Withrow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Withrow family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Withrow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 5 Withrow families living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Withrow's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Withrow families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Withrow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Withrow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Withrow. 100% of Withrow 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%

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Census Records

There are 27,000 census records available for the last name Withrow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Withrow 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Withrow. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Withrow. For the veterans among your Withrow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Withrow lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Withrow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Withrow in 1945 was 25, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Withrow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Withrow 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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