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Wittekindt Family History

Wittekindt 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: Wittekind, Wedekind, Witkin, Wittlin, Witting, Wittek, Witteman

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Where is the Wittekindt family from?

You can see how Wittekindt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wittekindt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wittekindt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Wittekindt families living in Massachusetts. This was about 73% of all the recorded Wittekindt's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Wittekindt families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Wittekindt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wittekindt 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Wittekindt. 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 28 military records available for the last name Wittekindt. For the veterans among your Wittekindt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wittekindt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1994, in the United States, Wittekindt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Wittekindt in 1963 was 87, and 83 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wittekindt 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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