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Wittlinger Family History

Wittlinger Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from either of two places in Baden-Württemberg named Wittlingen.

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


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Where is the Wittlinger family from?

You can see how Wittlinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wittlinger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wittlinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 21 Wittlinger families living in Ohio. This was about 47% of all the recorded Wittlinger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wittlinger families in 1880.
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What did your Wittlinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wittlinger. 18% of Wittlinger men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Wittlinger women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    18%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Butcher
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wittlinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wittlinger 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 275 immigration records available for the last name Wittlinger. 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 489 military records available for the last name Wittlinger. For the veterans among your Wittlinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wittlinger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Wittlinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Wittlinger in 1962 was 88, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wittlinger 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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