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Withee Family History

Withee Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Withey.

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


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Where is the Withee family from?

You can see how Withee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Withee family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Withee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Withee family living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Withee's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Withee families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Withee 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 Withee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Withee. 26% of Withee men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Withee women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Withee were Clerk and Waitress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    26%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Clerk
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Maid
    13%
  • Waitress
    13%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Withee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Withee 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Withee. 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 836 military records available for the last name Withee. For the veterans among your Withee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Withee lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Withee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Withee in 1948 was 43, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Withee 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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