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Witterick Family History

Witterick Surname Meaning

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Witterick family from?

You can see how Witterick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witterick family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Witterick families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Witterick families living in London. This was about 52% of all the recorded Witterick's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Witterick families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Witterick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Witterick ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Witterick. 73% of Witterick women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Incapacitated
    10%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    10%
  • Sugar Machine Operator
    10%

What Witterick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Witterick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witterick 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Witterick. 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 95 military records available for the last name Witterick. For the veterans among your Witterick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witterick lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1999, in the United States, Witterick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Witterick in 1983 was 80, and 48 in 1999.

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