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Wittge Family History

Wittge 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: Witte, Wittke, Wittie, Little, Winge, Witty, Witt, Wintle, Witter

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Where is the Wittge family from?

You can see how Wittge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wittge family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Wittge families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wittge's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wittge families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wittge surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wittge ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Wittge ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Wittge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wittge 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 Wittge. 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 34 military records available for the last name Wittge. For the veterans among your Wittge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wittge lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Wittge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Wittge in 1970 was 67, and 76 in 2004.

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