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Wittmis Family History

Wittmis 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: Wittmer, Wittlin, Wittig, Witts, Wittman, Witters, Wittie, Witty

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Where is the Wittmis family from?

You can see how Wittmis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wittmis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wittmis families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wittmis's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wittmis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wittmis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Wittmis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wittmis 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Wittmis. 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 15 military records available for the last name Wittmis. For the veterans among your Wittmis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wittmis lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2001, in the United States, Wittmis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Wittmis in 1961 was 62, and 77 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wittmis 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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