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Wythers Family History

Wythers 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: Withers, Waters, Weathers, Nethers, Gathers, Wythe, Watters, Cathers

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Where is the Wythers family from?

You can see how Wythers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wythers family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wythers families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Wythers families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Wythers's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wythers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wythers 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 Wythers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wythers. 100% of Wythers 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 Wythers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 583 census records available for the last name Wythers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wythers 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Wythers. 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 18 military records available for the last name Wythers. For the veterans among your Wythers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wythers lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Wythers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Wythers in 1962 was 71, and 52 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wythers 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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