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Witthoft Family History

Witthoft Surname Meaning

North German (Witthöft): nickname for someone with white hair from Middle Low German wit(t) ‘white’ + hōft ‘head’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Witthoft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witthoft family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Witthoft families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Witthoft families living in Surrey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Witthoft's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Witthoft families in 1891.
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What did your Witthoft ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Witthoft. 100% of Witthoft women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 170 immigration records available for the last name Witthoft. 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 451 military records available for the last name Witthoft. For the veterans among your Witthoft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witthoft lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Witthoft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Witthoft in 1967 was 77, and 93 in 2004.

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