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Wittel Family History

Wittel 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: Tittel, Kittel, Witter, Witte, Mittel, Rittel, Bittel, Zittel, Wittek

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Where is the Wittel family from?

You can see how Wittel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wittel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wittel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 4 Wittel families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 40% of all the recorded Wittel's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Wittel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wittel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wittel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wittel. 28% of Wittel men 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

  • Clerk
    28%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Bookkeeper
    12%
  • Operator
    12%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wittel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wittel 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 296 immigration records available for the last name Wittel. 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 276 military records available for the last name Wittel. For the veterans among your Wittel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wittel lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Wittel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wittel in 1968 was 55, and 73 in 2004.

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