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Wittemeyer Family History

Wittemeyer 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: Wittmeyer, Wittmayer, Wittenmyer, Wedemeyer, Krietemeyer, Westermeyer

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Where is the Wittemeyer family from?

You can see how Wittemeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wittemeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wittemeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Wittemeyer families living in Illinois. This was about 23% of all the recorded Wittemeyer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wittemeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wittemeyer 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 Wittemeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Broom Maker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wittemeyer. 100% of Wittemeyer men worked as a Broom Maker.

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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

  • Broom Maker
    100%

What Wittemeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 370 census records available for the last name Wittemeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wittemeyer 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Wittemeyer. 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 99 military records available for the last name Wittemeyer. For the veterans among your Wittemeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wittemeyer lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Wittemeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Wittemeyer in 1968 was 70, and 82 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wittemeyer 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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