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Witfoth Family History

Witfoth 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: Wilmoth, Winford, Wirth, Whitworth, Toth, Witty, Troth, Wilcott, Witt

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Where is the Witfoth family from?

You can see how Witfoth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witfoth family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Witfoth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Witfoth families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Witfoth's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Witfoth families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Witfoth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witfoth 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Witfoth. 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 55 military records available for the last name Witfoth. For the veterans among your Witfoth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witfoth lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Witfoth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Witfoth in 1968 was 61, and 95 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Witfoth 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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