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Wiita Family History

Wiita Name Meaning

Finnish: old variant of Viita a habitational name from farms so named from viita ‘young deciduous forest’ or ‘dense spruce forest’. This variant is virtually non-existent in Finland.

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


Similar surnames: Wirta, Wiitala, Mita, Weitz, Iida, Wirth, Arita, Sita, Vita, Warta

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Where is the Wiita family from?

You can see how Wiita families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiita family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Wiita families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Wiita families living in Minnesota. This was about 33% of all the recorded Wiita's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Wiita families in 1920.
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What did your Wiita ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wiita. 41% of Wiita men 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
    41%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Machinist
    10%
  • Carpenter
    10%
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Census Records

There are 630 census records available for the last name Wiita. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiita 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 199 immigration records available for the last name Wiita. 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 300 military records available for the last name Wiita. For the veterans among your Wiita ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiita lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Wiita life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Wiita in 1958 was 30, and 82 in 2003.

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