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Witon Family History

Witon 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: Wilton, Winton, Aiton, Wion, Wigton, Wixon, Whiton, Simon, Hilton

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Where is the Witon family from?

You can see how Witon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witon family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Witon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 3 Witon families living in Renfrewshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Witon's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Witon families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Witon 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 Witon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Witon. 100% of Witon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 524 census records available for the last name Witon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witon 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Witon. 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 125 military records available for the last name Witon. For the veterans among your Witon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witon lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Witon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Witon in 1966 was 74, and 76 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Witon 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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