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Witser Family History

Witser 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: Witter, Wiser, Wieser, Wisser, Witmer, Witwer, Winter, Winder, Gitter

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Where is the Witser family from?

You can see how Witser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witser family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Witser family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Witser's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Witser families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Witser 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 36 census records available for the last name Witser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witser 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Witser. 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 1 military records available for the last name Witser. For the veterans among your Witser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witser lifespan?

Average Witser life expectancy in 1970 was 64 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Witser 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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