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Witzman Family History

Witzman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Witzmann: from the medieval personal name Witzeman a pet form of Witzo (see Witz ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Witzman family from?

You can see how Witzman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witzman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Witzman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Witzman families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Witzman's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Witzman families in 1891.
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What did your Witzman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Witzman. 23% of Witzman men worked as a Salesman and 43% of Witzman women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Witzman were Clerk and 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

  • Salesman
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Filing Clerk
    29%
  • Stenographer
    29%

What Witzman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Witzman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witzman 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Witzman. 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 341 military records available for the last name Witzman. For the veterans among your Witzman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witzman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Witzman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Witzman in 1962 was 75, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Witzman 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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