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Witherill Family History

Witherill 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: Witherell, Wetherill, Wetherell, Wetherall, Weatherill, Witherite

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Where is the Witherill family from?

You can see how Witherill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witherill family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Witherill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 27 Witherill families living in Yorkshire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Witherill's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Witherill families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Witherill 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 Witherill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Witherill. 100% of Witherill 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Witherill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witherill 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Witherill. 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 823 military records available for the last name Witherill. For the veterans among your Witherill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witherill lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Witherill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Witherill in 1966 was 82, and 69 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Witherill

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Witherill 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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