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Wittersheim Family History

Wittersheim 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: Wickersheim, Winterstein, Nettesheim, Petersheim, Hillesheim

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Where is the Wittersheim family from?

You can see how Wittersheim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wittersheim family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wittersheim families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Wittersheim family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Wittersheim's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Wittersheim families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wittersheim surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wittersheim ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wittersheim. 100% of Wittersheim men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Wittersheim family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Wittersheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wittersheim 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Wittersheim. 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 74 military records available for the last name Wittersheim. For the veterans among your Wittersheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wittersheim lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Wittersheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Wittersheim in 1965 was 78, and 79 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wittersheim 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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