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Witherbe Family History

Witherbe 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: Witherbee, Withers, Witherow, Wetherby, Wetherbee, Withee, Witherite

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Where is the Witherbe family from?

You can see how Witherbe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witherbe family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Witherbe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Witherbe families living in New Hampshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Witherbe's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Witherbe families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Witherbe 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 Witherbe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Witherbe. 100% of Witherbe men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Witherbe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Witherbe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witherbe 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 Witherbe. 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 Witherbe. For the veterans among your Witherbe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witherbe lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1996, in the United States, Witherbe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Witherbe in 1976 was 96, and 91 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Witherbe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Witherbe 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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