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Witthun Family History

Witthun 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: Witthuhn, Wittlin, Midthun, Wittman, Witten, Wilton, Witham, Winton

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Where is the Witthun family from?

You can see how Witthun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witthun family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Witthun families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Witthun families living in West Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Witthun's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Witthun families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Witthun surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Witthun ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Witthun. 75% of Witthun men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Witthun women worked as a Housework. .

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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

  • Farmer
    75%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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What Witthun family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 193 census records available for the last name Witthun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witthun 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Witthun. 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 Witthun. For the veterans among your Witthun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witthun lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Witthun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Witthun in 1964 was 79, and 64 in 2002.

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