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Withem Family History

Withem Surname Meaning

English: variant of Witham.

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


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Where is the Withem family from?

You can see how Withem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Withem family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Withem families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Withem families living in Warwickshire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Withem's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Withem families in 1891.
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What did your Withem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Lathe Machine were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Withem. 32% of Withem men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Withem women worked as a Lathe Machine. Some less common occupations for Americans named Withem were Salesman and Maid.

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Lathe Machine
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Saleslady
    20%
  • Maid
    20%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Withem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Withem 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 Withem. 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 371 military records available for the last name Withem. For the veterans among your Withem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Withem lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Withem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Withem in 1961 was 54, and 52 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Withem 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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