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Wittock Family History

Wittock 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: Wittrock, Willock, Whitlock, Wilcock, Witbeck, Wittstock, Pitcock

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Where is the Wittock family from?

You can see how Wittock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wittock family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wittock families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Wittock families living in Northumberland. This was about 43% of all the recorded Wittock's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Wittock families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wittock 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 Wittock ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wittock. 100% of Wittock men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Wittock women worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Wittock family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 494 census records available for the last name Wittock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wittock 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 Wittock. 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 50 military records available for the last name Wittock. For the veterans among your Wittock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wittock lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Wittock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Wittock in 1968 was 73, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wittock

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wittock 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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