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Wittenmyer Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Wittenmeier (see Wittmeyer ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Wittmayer, Wittmeyer, Gittinger, Whitmyer, Witmer, Wittler

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Where is the Wittenmyer family from?

You can see how Wittenmyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wittenmyer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wittenmyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Wittenmyer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 88% of all the recorded Wittenmyer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wittenmyer families in 1840.
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What did your Wittenmyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wittenmyer. 30% of Wittenmyer men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Wittenmyer women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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
    30%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Carpenter
    18%
  • Farmer
    18%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wittenmyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wittenmyer 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Wittenmyer. 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 920 military records available for the last name Wittenmyer. For the veterans among your Wittenmyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wittenmyer lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Wittenmyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Wittenmyer in 1958 was 83, and 84 in 2004.

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