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Witted Family History

Witted 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: Witter, Witte, Wixted, Wittek, Whitted, Witten, Winter, Gitter

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Where is the Witted family from?

You can see how Witted families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witted family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Witted families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Witted families living in London. This was about 73% of all the recorded Witted's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Witted families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 348 census records available for the last name Witted. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witted 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Witted. 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 26 military records available for the last name Witted. For the veterans among your Witted ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witted lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Witted 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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