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Wittrock Family History

Wittrock Surname Meaning

North German and Dutch: from Middle Low German witte ‘white’ Middle Dutch wit(te) + Middle Low German rok ‘jacket’ Middle Dutch roc(k).

Presumably applied as a nickname for someone who habitually wore a white jacket.

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


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Where is the Wittrock family from?

You can see how Wittrock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wittrock family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wittrock families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Wittrock families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Wittrock's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wittrock families in 1891.
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What did your Wittrock ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wittrock. 100% of Wittrock 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Wittrock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wittrock 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 712 immigration records available for the last name Wittrock. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wittrock. For the veterans among your Wittrock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wittrock lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Wittrock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Wittrock in 1956 was 56, and 80 in 2004.

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