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Wittkop Family History

Wittkop Surname Meaning

Dutch and North German: variant of Wittkopp.

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


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Where is the Wittkop family from?

You can see how Wittkop families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wittkop family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wittkop families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Wittkop families living in Michigan. This was about 64% of all the recorded Wittkop's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Wittkop families in 1880.
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What did your Wittkop ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wittkop. 39% of Wittkop men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Wittkop women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wittkop were Attendant and Saleswoman.

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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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Farming
    24%
  • School Teacher
    10%
  • Attendant
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Saleswoman
    34%

What Wittkop family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 854 census records available for the last name Wittkop. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wittkop 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Wittkop. 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 282 military records available for the last name Wittkop. For the veterans among your Wittkop ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wittkop lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Wittkop life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Wittkop in 1957 was 60, and 80 in 2004.

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