Origins of the Witheridge surname

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    In 1921, most Witheridges lived in south-west

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    190 Witheridge Travel & migration records
    2,300 Witheridges found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Witheridges

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Common female occupations for Witheridges in 1921

    Dressmaker

    17

    General Servant Domestic

    10

    Living On Own Means

    9

    Charwoman

    7

    Dress Maker

    6

    Common male occupations for Witheridges in 1921

    Carpenter

    22

    Fisherman

    14

    Master

    14

    Farmers Son

    10

    General Labourer

    9

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