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Wittenbrook Family History

Wittenbrook 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: Wittenborn, Mastenbrook, Benbrook, Westbrook, Diepenbrock, Wittrock

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Where is the Wittenbrook family from?

You can see how Wittenbrook families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wittenbrook family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wittenbrook families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Wittenbrook families living in Ohio. This was about 71% of all the recorded Wittenbrook's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wittenbrook families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wittenbrook surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wittenbrook ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%
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Census Records

There are 335 census records available for the last name Wittenbrook. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wittenbrook 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Wittenbrook. 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 44 military records available for the last name Wittenbrook. For the veterans among your Wittenbrook ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wittenbrook lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Wittenbrook life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Wittenbrook in 1964 was 82, and 85 in 1998.

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