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Wittermann Family History

Wittermann 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: Kitterman, Westermann, Wittmann, Bitterman, Witteman, Biedermann

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Where is the Wittermann family from?

You can see how Wittermann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wittermann family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Wittermann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Wittermann family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wittermann's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Wittermann families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wittermann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Wittermann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wittermann 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Wittermann. 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 59 military records available for the last name Wittermann. For the veterans among your Wittermann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wittermann lifespan?

Average Wittermann life expectancy in 1998 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wittermann 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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