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Whittmann Family History

Whittmann 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: Wittmann, Whitman, Dittmann, Wittman, Whiteman, Littmann, Whitton

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Where is the Whittmann family from?

You can see how Whittmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whittmann family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Whittmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Whittmann families living in Maryland. This was about 25% of all the recorded Whittmann's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Whittmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whittmann 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 Whittmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Whittmann. 60% of Whittmann men worked as a Farm Laborer. .

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    60%
  • New Worker
    40%
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Census Records

There are 292 census records available for the last name Whittmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whittmann 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Whittmann. 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 13 military records available for the last name Whittmann. For the veterans among your Whittmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whittmann lifespan?

Average Whittmann life expectancy in 1969 was 67 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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