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Witmayer Family History

Witmayer 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: Wittmayer, Widmayer, Wittmeyer, Widmyer, Widmeyer, Widmaier

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Where is the Witmayer family from?

You can see how Witmayer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witmayer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Witmayer families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Witmayer families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Witmayer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Witmayer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Witmayer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witmayer 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Witmayer. 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 25 military records available for the last name Witmayer. For the veterans among your Witmayer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witmayer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Witmayer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Witmayer in 1964 was 79, and 54 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Witmayer 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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