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Witheright Family History

Witheright 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: Whitenight, Gathright, Witherite, Wright, Witherington, Waybright

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Where is the Witheright family from?

You can see how Witheright families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witheright family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Witheright families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Witheright family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Witheright's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Witheright families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Witheright. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witheright 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Witheright. 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 2 military records available for the last name Witheright. For the veterans among your Witheright ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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