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Withus Family History

Withus 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: Witham, Wirkus, Titus, With, Witts, Vitkus, Withers, Wilgus, Titmus

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Where is the Withus family from?

You can see how Withus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Withus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Withus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Withus family living in Hampshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Withus's in United Kingdom. Hampshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Withus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Withus 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 Withus ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Withus. 100% of Withus 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 345 census records available for the last name Withus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Withus 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Withus. 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 117 military records available for the last name Withus. For the veterans among your Withus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Withus lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Withus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Withus in 1967 was 81, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Withus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Withus 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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