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Witts Family History

Witts Name Meaning

English: variant of Witt with post-medieval excrescent -s. Americanized form of German Witz or of some other similar (like-sounding) surname.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Kitts, Mitts, Witte, Witt, Fitts, Pitts, Gotts, Sitts, Catts, Botts

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Where is the Witts family from?

You can see how Witts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witts family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Witts families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 2 Witts families living in Maryland. This was about 18% of all the recorded Witts's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Witts families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Witts surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Witts ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Witts. 30% of Witts men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Witts women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Witts were Salesman and Waitress. .

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    23%
  • Maid
    17%
  • Bookkeeper
    13%
  • Waitress
    10%
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Census Records

There are 27,000 census records available for the last name Witts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witts 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Witts. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Witts. For the veterans among your Witts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witts lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Witts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Witts in 1943 was 28, and 75 in 2004.

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