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Wittels Family History

Wittels 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: Witters, Tittel, Kittel, Windels, Witter, Witte, Wibbels, Witts

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Where is the Wittels family from?

You can see how Wittels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wittels family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wittels families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Wittels families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Wittels's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wittels families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wittels 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 Wittels ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wittels. 34% of Wittels men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Wittels women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wittels were Proprietor and Bookkeeper.

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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
    34%
  • New Worker
    23%
  • Owner
    23%
  • Proprietor
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%

What Wittels family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 635 census records available for the last name Wittels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wittels 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 472 immigration records available for the last name Wittels. 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 Wittels. For the veterans among your Wittels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wittels lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Wittels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wittels in 1948 was 55, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wittels 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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