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Wittmus Family History

Wittmus 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: Wittmer, Witts, Titmus, Dittus, Wittman, Witters, Littau, Witty

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Where is the Wittmus family from?

You can see how Wittmus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wittmus family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Wittmus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there was 1 Wittmus family living in Inverness-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wittmus's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Wittmus families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wittmus 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 Wittmus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wittmus. 55% of Wittmus men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    55%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%

What Wittmus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 290 census records available for the last name Wittmus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wittmus 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Wittmus. 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 39 military records available for the last name Wittmus. For the veterans among your Wittmus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wittmus lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Wittmus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Wittmus in 1969 was 72, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wittmus 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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