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Wittemann Family History

Wittemann Surname Meaning

German:: variant of Witte. status name from Middle High German witman ‘widower’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wittemann family from?

You can see how Wittemann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wittemann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wittemann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Wittemann families living in Missouri. This was about 36% of all the recorded Wittemann's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Wittemann families in 1880.
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What did your Wittemann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wittemann. 100% of Wittemann men worked as a Clerk and 50% of Wittemann women worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Labeling
    50%

What Wittemann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 587 census records available for the last name Wittemann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wittemann 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 306 immigration records available for the last name Wittemann. 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 454 military records available for the last name Wittemann. For the veterans among your Wittemann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wittemann lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Wittemann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wittemann in 1967 was 83, and 52 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wittemann 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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