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Witta Family History

Witta 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: Nitta, Witty, Pitta, Witt, Wirta, Witte, Witts, Wiita, Ditta, Cotta

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Where is the Witta family from?

You can see how Witta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witta family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Witta families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Witta families living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Witta's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Witta families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Witta 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 Witta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Witta. 37% of Witta men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    37%
  • Clerk
    28%

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Census Records

There are 701 census records available for the last name Witta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witta 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Witta. 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 230 military records available for the last name Witta. For the veterans among your Witta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witta lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Witta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Witta in 1959 was 59, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Witta 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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