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Wittemen Family History

Wittemen 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: Witteman, Wittmer, Wittman, Witten, Litteken, Wetterer, Mittman

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Where is the Wittemen family from?

You can see how Wittemen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wittemen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Wittemen family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Wittemen's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wittemen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Wittemen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wittemen 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wittemen. 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 1 military records available for the last name Wittemen. For the veterans among your Wittemen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wittemen lifespan?

Average Wittemen life expectancy in 1994 was 38 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wittemen 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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