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Wittwer Family History

Wittwer Surname Meaning

German: nickname from Middle High German witewer ‘widower’.

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


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You can see how Wittwer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wittwer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wittwer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Wittwer families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Wittwer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wittwer families in 1891.
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What did your Wittwer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wittwer. 100% of Wittwer 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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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Wittwer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wittwer 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Wittwer. 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 Wittwer. For the veterans among your Wittwer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wittwer lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Wittwer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Wittwer in 1950 was 59, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wittwer 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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