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Witling Family History

Witling 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: Willing, Whitling, Watling, Witting, Billing, Wilding, Etling

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Where is the Witling family from?

You can see how Witling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witling family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Witling families living in Wisconsin. This was about 80% of all the recorded Witling's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Witling families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Witling 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 124 census records available for the last name Witling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witling 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Witling. 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 5 military records available for the last name Witling. For the veterans among your Witling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witling lifespan?

Average Witling life expectancy in 2003 was 53 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Witling 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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