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Witmier Family History

Witmier 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: Witmer, Witcher, Wimmer, Widmer, Witter, Whittier, Wittmer, Wilmer

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Where is the Witmier family from?

You can see how Witmier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witmier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Witmier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Witmier families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 78% of all the recorded Witmier's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Witmier families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Witmier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witmier 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Witmier. 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 42 military records available for the last name Witmier. For the veterans among your Witmier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witmier lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Witmier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Witmier in 1965 was 83, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Witmier 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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