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Witsman Family History

Witsman 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, Witzman, Witman, Hitsman, Wittman, Wissman, Wiesman, Titman

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Where is the Witsman family from?

You can see how Witsman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witsman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Witsman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Witsman family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Witsman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Witsman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Witsman 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 Witsman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Witsman. 55% of Witsman men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    55%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Station Attendant
    10%

What Witsman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 933 census records available for the last name Witsman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witsman 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Witsman. 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 235 military records available for the last name Witsman. For the veterans among your Witsman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witsman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Witsman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Witsman in 1963 was 72, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Witsman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Witsman 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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