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Wittich Family History

Wittich Surname Meaning

German: variant of Wittig.

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


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Where is the Wittich family from?

You can see how Wittich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wittich family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wittich families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 19 Wittich families living in London. This was about 76% of all the recorded Wittich's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wittich families in 1891.
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What did your Wittich ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wittich. 60% of Wittich women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Domestic
    20%

What Wittich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Wittich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wittich 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Wittich. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Wittich. For the veterans among your Wittich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wittich lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Wittich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Wittich in 1958 was 59, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wittich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wittich 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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