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Wittry Name Meaning

Americanized form of Luxembourgish Witry .

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


Similar surnames: Whitty, Ditty, Wiley, Witt, Duttry, Bitar, Buttery, Litton, Winton

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Where is the Wittry family from?

You can see how Wittry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wittry family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Wittry families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Wittry families living in Kentucky. This was about 64% of all the recorded Wittry's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Wittry families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wittry surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wittry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wittry. 45% of Wittry men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Wittry women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wittry were Farm Laborer and Operator. .

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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

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Salesman
    28%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Operator
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wittry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wittry 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Wittry. 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 121 military records available for the last name Wittry. For the veterans among your Wittry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wittry lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Wittry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wittry in 1962 was 67, and 92 in 2004.

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