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Withun Family History

Withun Name 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, Thun, With, Witthuhn, Wathen, Bothun, Witkin, Midthun, Withey

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Where is the Withun family from?

You can see how Withun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Withun family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Withun families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Withun family living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Withun's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Withun families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Withun surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Withun ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Withun. 50% of Withun men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Miller
    50%
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Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Withun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Withun 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Withun. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 28 military records available for the last name Withun. For the veterans among your Withun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Withun lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Withun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Withun in 1965 was 67, and 80 in 2003.

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