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Witsaman Family History

Witsaman 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: Wisman, Wiseman, Witzman, Witman, Hitsman, Wittman, Isaman, Eisaman

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Where is the Witsaman family from?

You can see how Witsaman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witsaman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Witsaman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Witsaman families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Witsaman's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Witsaman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Witsaman 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 Witsaman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Witsaman. 100% of Witsaman men worked as a Salesman.

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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
    100%

What Witsaman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 174 census records available for the last name Witsaman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witsaman 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Witsaman. 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 73 military records available for the last name Witsaman. For the veterans among your Witsaman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witsaman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Witsaman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Witsaman in 1965 was 57, and 98 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Witsaman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Witsaman 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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