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Witehurst Family History

Witehurst 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: Whitehurst, Bathurst, Wisehart, Akehurst, Windhorst, Withers

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Where is the Witehurst family from?

You can see how Witehurst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witehurst family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Witehurst families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Witehurst families living in Derbyshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Witehurst's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Witehurst families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Witehurst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witehurst 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Witehurst. 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 10 military records available for the last name Witehurst. For the veterans among your Witehurst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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