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Wittemund Family History

Wittemund 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: Witteman, Wittekind, Wittmann, Wittman, Witten, Wieland, Mittman

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wittemund 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 1 census records available for the last name Wittemund. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wittemund 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Wittemund. 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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There are 5 military records available for the last name Wittemund. For the veterans among your Wittemund ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wittemund lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1991, in the United States, Wittemund life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Wittemund in 1972 was 67, and 89 in 1991.

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