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Witmer Family History

Witmer Surname Meaning

German: variant of Wittmer.

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


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Where is the Witmer family from?

You can see how Witmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witmer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Witmer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Witmer families living in London. This was about 70% of all the recorded Witmer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Witmer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Witmer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Witmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Witmer. 19% of Witmer men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Witmer women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Witmer were Truck Driver and Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    19%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    18%
  • Housework
    6%
  • Housekeeper
    6%
  • Teacher
    5%

What Witmer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 25,000 census records available for the last name Witmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witmer 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Witmer. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Witmer. For the veterans among your Witmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witmer lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Witmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Witmer in 1947 was 48, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Witmer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Witmer 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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