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Wittemore Family History

Wittemore 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: Dittemore, Whittemore, Buttermore, Whitmore, Wetmore, Witter, Wilmore

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Where is the Wittemore family from?

You can see how Wittemore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wittemore family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wittemore families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Wittemore families living in Alberta. This was about 80% of all the recorded Wittemore's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Wittemore families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wittemore 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 Wittemore ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Wittemore family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 498 census records available for the last name Wittemore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wittemore 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Wittemore. 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 70 military records available for the last name Wittemore. For the veterans among your Wittemore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wittemore lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Wittemore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Wittemore in 1972 was 74, and 91 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wittemore

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wittemore 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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