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Wittnam Family History

Wittnam 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: Witham, Wittner, Wittkamp, Wittman, Nitta, Windham, Wickham, Mottram

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Where is the Wittnam family from?

You can see how Wittnam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wittnam family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wittnam families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Wittnam family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wittnam's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wittnam families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wittnam 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 Wittnam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wittnam. 50% of Wittnam men worked as a Laborer and 63% of Wittnam women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wittnam were Farmer and House Work.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    63%
  • House Work
    38%

What Wittnam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Wittnam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wittnam 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wittnam. 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 16 military records available for the last name Wittnam. For the veterans among your Wittnam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wittnam lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Wittnam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wittnam in 1970 was 94, and 95 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wittnam 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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