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Witto Family History

Witto 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: Witty, Witt, Bitto, Witte, Witko, Ditto, Witts, Kitto, Gitto, Nitta

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Where is the Witto family from?

You can see how Witto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witto family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Witto families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Witto family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Witto's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Witto families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Witto surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Witto ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 239 census records available for the last name Witto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witto 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Witto. 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 39 military records available for the last name Witto. For the veterans among your Witto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witto lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2000, in the United States, Witto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Witto in 1961 was 58, and 89 in 2000.

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