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Witherell Family History

Witherell Surname Meaning

English (Berkshire): variant of Wetherell.

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


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Where is the Witherell family from?

You can see how Witherell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witherell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Witherell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 20 Witherell families living in Berkshire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Witherell's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Witherell families in 1891.
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What did your Witherell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Witherell. 90% of Witherell 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
    90%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    11%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Witherell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witherell 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 753 immigration records available for the last name Witherell. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Witherell. For the veterans among your Witherell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witherell lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Witherell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Witherell in 1949 was 49, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Witherell 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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