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Within Family History

Within 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: Witkin, Litwin, Witham, Wiggin, Itkin, With, Wathen, Wittlin, Wittig

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Where is the Within family from?

You can see how Within families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Within family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Within families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Within family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Within's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Within families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Within surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 277 census records available for the last name Within. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Within 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Within. 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 32 military records available for the last name Within. For the veterans among your Within ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Within lifespan?

Average Within life expectancy in 1999 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Within 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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