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Dewitta Family History

Dewitta 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: Hewitt, De Witt, Dewitz, Ditta, Devitt, Pewitt, Lewitt, Jewitt

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Where is the Dewitta family from?

You can see how Dewitta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dewitta family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dewitta families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Dewitta families living in New York. This was about 83% of all the recorded Dewitta's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dewitta families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dewitta 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 Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Dewitta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dewitta 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Dewitta. 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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Draft Cards

There are 8 military records available for the last name Dewitta. For the veterans among your Dewitta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dewitta lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1985, in the United States, Dewitta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Dewitta in 1976 was 70, and 76 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dewitta ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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