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Whittig Family History

Whittig 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: Wittig, Whitting, Whitton, Sittig, Whitty, Whitling, Whittier, Littig

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Where is the Whittig family from?

You can see how Whittig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whittig family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Whittig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Whittig families living in Indiana. This was about 34% of all the recorded Whittig's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Whittig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whittig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Whittig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Whittig. 55% of Whittig 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
    55%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Carpenter
    19%
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Census Records

There are 495 census records available for the last name Whittig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whittig 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Whittig. 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 95 military records available for the last name Whittig. For the veterans among your Whittig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whittig lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Whittig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Whittig in 1966 was 81, and 101 in 2004.

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