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Wittine Family History

Wittine 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: Witting, Wittie, Ristine, Witte, Witkin, Wittlin, Wittig, Wittner

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Where is the Wittine family from?

You can see how Wittine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wittine family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Wittine families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Wittine families living in New York. This was about 18% of all the recorded Wittine's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wittine families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wittine surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wittine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wittine. 28% of Wittine men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Wittine women worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Machinist
    28%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Taxi Driver
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 611 census records available for the last name Wittine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wittine 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 318 immigration records available for the last name Wittine. 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 86 military records available for the last name Wittine. For the veterans among your Wittine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wittine lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wittine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wittine in 1963 was 68, and 81 in 2004.

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