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Withey Family History

Withey Surname Meaning

English: topographic name for someone who lived by a willow tree Middle English withy (Old English wīthig).

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


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Where is the Withey family from?

You can see how Withey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Withey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Withey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 254 Withey families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Withey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Withey families in 1891.
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What did your Withey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Withey. 11% of Withey men worked as a Builders Labourer and 71% of Withey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Withey were Motor Driver and Unpaid Domestic Dutie.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    11%
  • Incapacitated
    11%
  • General Labourer
    9%
  • Motor Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    2%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    2%

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Census Records

There are 25,000 census records available for the last name Withey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Withey 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Withey. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Withey. For the veterans among your Withey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Withey lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Withey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Withey in 1945 was 29, and 75 in 2004.

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