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Wihter Family History

Wihter 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: Winter, Witter, Wiater, Minter, Richter, Dichter, Achter, Lichter

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Where is the Wihter family from?

You can see how Wihter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wihter family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Wihter families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Wihter families living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wihter's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Wihter families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Wihter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wihter 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Wihter. 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 3 military records available for the last name Wihter. For the veterans among your Wihter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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