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Dewitte Family History

Dewitte 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: De Witte, Hewitt, Demotte, Witte, De Witt, Dewitz, Dewire, Delatte

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Where is the Dewitte family from?

You can see how Dewitte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dewitte family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dewitte families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Dewitte families living in Indiana. This was about 60% of all the recorded Dewitte's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Dewitte families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dewitte 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 Dewitte ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dewitte. 41% of Dewitte men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Dewitte women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dewitte were Chemical Engineer and Cook. .

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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

  • Laborer
    41%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Printer
    8%
  • Chemical Engineer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Cook
    50%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Dewitte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dewitte 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 929 immigration records available for the last name Dewitte. 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 598 military records available for the last name Dewitte. For the veterans among your Dewitte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dewitte lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Dewitte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Dewitte in 1946 was 62, and 80 in 2004.

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