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Wittke Family History

Wittke Surname Meaning

German: from a pet form of Wittig or Witte.

from a Germanized pet form of a Slavic personal name such as Vitoslav (see Vito).

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


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Where is the Wittke family from?

You can see how Wittke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wittke family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Wittke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Wittke families living in London. This was about 88% of all the recorded Wittke's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wittke families in 1891.
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What did your Wittke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wittke. 20% of Wittke men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Wittke women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wittke were Carpenter and Stenographer.

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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
    20%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Painter
    10%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    28%
  • Housewife
    28%
  • New Worker
    28%
  • Stenographer
    19%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wittke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wittke 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 977 immigration records available for the last name Wittke. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wittke. For the veterans among your Wittke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wittke lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Wittke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wittke in 1950 was 30, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wittke 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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