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Witwen Family History

Witwen 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: Witten, Witwer, Litwin, Wien, Witek, Wilden, Kitten, Wiesen, Wibben

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Where is the Witwen family from?

You can see how Witwen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witwen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Witwen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 27 Witwen families living in Wisconsin. This was about 77% of all the recorded Witwen's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Witwen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Witwen 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 157 census records available for the last name Witwen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witwen 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Witwen. 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 9 military records available for the last name Witwen. For the veterans among your Witwen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witwen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1983, in the United States, Witwen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Witwen in 1967 was 67, and 55 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Witwen 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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