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Wittles Family History

Wittles 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: Littles, Wattles, Wittler, Kittles, Little, Wiles, Wintle, Witter

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Where is the Wittles family from?

You can see how Wittles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wittles family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Wittles families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Wittles families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wittles's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Wittles families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wittles 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 Wittles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, House Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wittles. 60% of Wittles men worked as a House Painter.

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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

  • House Painter
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 391 census records available for the last name Wittles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wittles 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Wittles. 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 23 military records available for the last name Wittles. For the veterans among your Wittles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wittles lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2000, in the United States, Wittles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Wittles in 1955 was 53, and 84 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wittles 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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