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Wittman Family History

Wittman Surname Meaning

English: variant of Whitman. Altered form of German Wittmann.

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


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Where is the Wittman family from?

You can see how Wittman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wittman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wittman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Wittman families living in London. This was about 48% of all the recorded Wittman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wittman families in 1891.
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What did your Wittman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bread Baker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wittman. 100% of Wittman men worked as a Bread Baker and 100% of Wittman 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bread Baker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Wittman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Wittman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wittman 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Wittman. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Wittman. For the veterans among your Wittman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wittman lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Wittman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wittman in 1949 was 36, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wittman 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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