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Wittenberger Family History

Wittenberger Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from any of various places called Wittenberg Wittenberge or Wittenbergen. Compare Whittenberger.

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


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Where is the Wittenberger family from?

You can see how Wittenberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wittenberger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wittenberger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 17 Wittenberger families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 34% of all the recorded Wittenberger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wittenberger families in 1880.
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What did your Wittenberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wittenberger. 64% of Wittenberger men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    64%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Farming
    11%

What Wittenberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wittenberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wittenberger 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 205 immigration records available for the last name Wittenberger. 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 332 military records available for the last name Wittenberger. For the veterans among your Wittenberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wittenberger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wittenberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Wittenberger in 1963 was 74, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wittenberger 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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