De-witt Family History

De-witt Surname 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: De witt, Hewitt, Demmitt, Dewitz, Devitt, Pewitt, Lewitt, Jewitt, De wit, De witte

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Where is the De-witt family from?

You can see how De-witt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The De-witt family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 De-witt families living in Ohio. This was about 78% of all the recorded De-witt's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of De-witt families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the De-witt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Record

There are 3K census records available for the last name De-witt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, De-witt census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name De-witt. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Military Records

There are 1K military records available for the last name De-witt. For the veterans among your De-witt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average De-witt lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, De-witt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for De-witt in 1976 was 71, and 85 in 2004.

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De-witt Surname Meaning

Where is the De-witt family from?

What De-witt family records will you find?

What is the average De-witt lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, De-witt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for De-witt in 1976 was 71, and 85 in 2004.