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Wittenmeier Family History

Wittenmeier 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: Wittenmyer, Wittmeyer, Wibbenmeyer, Wittenauer, Wiedemeier

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Where is the Wittenmeier family from?

You can see how Wittenmeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wittenmeier family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wittenmeier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Wittenmeier families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wittenmeier's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Wittenmeier families in 1891.
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What did your Wittenmeier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Pattern Maker and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wittenmeier. 100% of Wittenmeier men worked as a Pattern Maker and 100% of Wittenmeier women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Pattern Maker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Wittenmeier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Wittenmeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wittenmeier 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Wittenmeier. 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 152 military records available for the last name Wittenmeier. For the veterans among your Wittenmeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wittenmeier lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Wittenmeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wittenmeier in 1953 was 53, and 87 in 2004.

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