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Witwer Family History

Witwer Surname Meaning

German: variant of Wittwer.

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


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Where is the Witwer family from?

You can see how Witwer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witwer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Witwer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Witwer families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Witwer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Witwer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Witwer 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 Witwer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Witwer. 28% of Witwer men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Witwer women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Witwer were Laborer and Knitter.

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    30%
  • Bookkeeper
    17%
  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Knitter
    9%

What Witwer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Witwer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witwer 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 300 immigration records available for the last name Witwer. 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 Witwer. For the veterans among your Witwer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witwer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Witwer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Witwer in 1962 was 68, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Witwer 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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