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Witten Family History

Witten Surname Meaning

North German: patronymic from Witte. English: variant of Whitton.

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


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Where is the Witten family from?

You can see how Witten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witten family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Witten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 50 Witten families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Witten's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Witten families in 1891.
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What did your Witten ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Railway Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Witten. 50% of Witten men worked as a Railway Clerk and 87% of Witten women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Witten were Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties Cabinet Heavy 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Railway Clerk
    50%
  • Bricklayer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Retired
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties Cabinet Heavy Worker
    4%

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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Witten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witten 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Witten. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Witten. For the veterans among your Witten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witten lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Witten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Witten in 1952 was 43, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Witten 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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