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Witfield Family History

Witfield 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: Winfield, Whitfield, Wigfield, Hatfield, Westfield, Fifield, Infield

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Where is the Witfield family from?

You can see how Witfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witfield family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Witfield families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Witfield families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 60% of all the recorded Witfield's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Witfield families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Witfield surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Witfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Witfield. 50% of Witfield men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Witfield women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Witfield were Farm Laborer and Laundress. .

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    43%
  • Decorator
    29%
  • Laundress
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Witfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witfield 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Witfield. 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 88 military records available for the last name Witfield. For the veterans among your Witfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witfield lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Witfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Witfield in 1970 was 108, and 93 in 2001.

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