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Witthauer Family History

Witthauer 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: Ritthaler, Wittenauer, Wittmayer, Witcher, Witter, Witthuhn, Wittmer

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Where is the Witthauer family from?

You can see how Witthauer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witthauer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Witthauer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Witthauer families living in Michigan. This was about 39% of all the recorded Witthauer's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Witthauer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Witthauer 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 Witthauer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Witthauer. 60% of Witthauer men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Witthauer women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Witthauer were Proprietor and Teacher.

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Proprietor
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Witthauer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 354 census records available for the last name Witthauer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witthauer 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Witthauer. 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 273 military records available for the last name Witthauer. For the veterans among your Witthauer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witthauer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Witthauer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Witthauer in 1965 was 77, and 98 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Witthauer 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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