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Wittert Family History

Wittert 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: Witter, Witters, Winter, Gitter, Mitter, Bitter, Wetter, Wilbert

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Where is the Wittert family from?

You can see how Wittert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wittert family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wittert families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wittert's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wittert families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wittert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wittert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wittert. 100% of Wittert men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Wittert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wittert 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Wittert. 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 37 military records available for the last name Wittert. For the veterans among your Wittert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wittert lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Wittert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wittert in 1965 was 68, and 46 in 2002.

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