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Wittgraf Family History

Wittgraf 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: Winograd, Witter, Litteral, Wittry, Zentgraf, Wetterau, Wittman

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Where is the Wittgraf family from?

You can see how Wittgraf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wittgraf family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Wittgraf families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Wittgraf's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Wittgraf families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wittgraf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wittgraf ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Wittgraf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wittgraf 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wittgraf. 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 6 military records available for the last name Wittgraf. For the veterans among your Wittgraf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wittgraf lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Wittgraf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Wittgraf in 1976 was 61, and 61 in 2002.

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