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Witterstein Family History

Witterstein 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: Winterstein, Wintersteen, Silberstein, Wallerstein, Hottenstein

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Where is the Witterstein family from?

You can see how Witterstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witterstein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Witterstein families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Witterstein's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Witterstein families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Witterstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witterstein 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Witterstein. 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 9 military records available for the last name Witterstein. For the veterans among your Witterstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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