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Withes Family History

Withes 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: Withers, Withey, Withem, Withee, Witham, Witcher, Wiles, Anthes

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Where is the Withes family from?

You can see how Withes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Withes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Withes families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Withes family living in Worcestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Withes's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Withes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Withes 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 Withes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Withes. 100% of Withes 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 301 census records available for the last name Withes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Withes 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Withes. 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 52 military records available for the last name Withes. For the veterans among your Withes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Withes lifespan?

Average Withes life expectancy in 1964 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Withes 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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